Some Foods In Season During June

What's in season in June

June, in the UK, marks the true start of summer, bringing with it plenty of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables to enjoy. Bright crisp radishes and salad leaves add punchy flavour to salads and sides, while broccoli is a reliable addition to any easy summer dinner. The abundance of fresh summer fruit means desserts require minimal effort – big bowls of strawberries and double (heavy) cream are all you need for a delicious way to finish a meal.

Strawberries
These iconic berries are at their best from now until September. Store them unwashed in the fridge but bring to room temperature before eating to maximise their sweet flavour. I enjoy eating some with double (heavy) cream.

You may wish to try:

Strawberries with sugar free and low carb Vanilla Ice Cream - see details here

Strawberry Cheesecake - see details here

Low Carb Strawberry Sponge Cake (made in the microwave) - see details here

Triple Berry Summer Salad - see details here

Redcurrants

Delicate, jewel-like redcurrants grow in small bunches and have a sweet, tart flavour that mellows when cooked. They are popular served with lamb and also feature in Swedish cuisine.

You may wish to try:

Low Carb Redcurrant Muffins - see details here

Lamb chops with redcurrant Jus - see details here

Radishes

Their crisp texture, vibrant colour and peppery flavour makes radishes a popular addition to salads. Choose radishes that feel firm and smooth. Once opened, store wrapped in kitchen paper in the fridge. To refresh radishes that have become soft, soak in a bowl of cold water for a couple of hours.

You may wish to try:

Salmon, Cucumber and Radish Salad - see details here

Crunchy green beans with radishes - see details here

Salad leaves

Fresh salad leaves are a quick, easy and delicious way to be healthy throughout summer. From peppery watercress and rocket to buttery lettuces and bitter radicchio, salads can be endlessly versatile depending on your favourite leaves. Look for fresh, bright leaves and avoid any that are wilted or have brown edges. Add extra flavour with bold vinaigrettes or whizz into soups and smoothies. Salad leaves are not only enjoyed raw ...

You may wish to try:

Braised lettuce with crème fraîche and bacon - see details here 

Avocado and lettuce soup - see details here

Cornish potatoes

The Cornish potato* season runs from late June to August, and begins as Jersey Royals finish. Cornwall's unique warmer climate means farmers can plant and harvest potatoes much earlier than the rest of the UK mainland. Most of the nutrients are found in the thin skin, so leave them on when baking.

You may wish to try:

Baked Cornish potatoes with melted Brie and pickles – see details here 

Please remember if you are living a Keto or LCHF lifestyle it is best to avoid starchy foods like bread, pasta, rice, *potatoes, chips, crisps, porridge, muesli, foods containing processed flour and so on.

'Wholegrain products' are just less bad. Moderate amounts of root vegetables (carrots, parsnips) may be ok (unless you’re eating extremely low carb/keto). Please read our 'Introduction to low-carb for beginners' post for more information, it can be found here

I wonder what would be your favourite from the above?
Mine is strawberries ...

Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles, studies etc. plus recent news/views and recipe ideas within this blog, we hope something for everyone to read and enjoy ... but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan