Summer is now in full swing so it’s time to make the most of all of those colourful, fresh ingredients before autumn creeps up on us.

In fact, there’s so much on offer this month that I could write an endless list of ingredients, so, instead, here are just a few ideas to enjoy this month.

Everything from berries, stoned fruits, vegetables & flowers, we have it all to enjoy in August.

Here are some recipes to make the most of the season:

Cucumber

Pickled Cucumber

Greengages

Greengage Jam

Redcurrants

Redcurrant Friands