May – What’s In Season

Sandwiched between spring & summer, expect plenty of fresh greens & colour starting to return to the kitchen. There’s very little fruit in season right now but it won’t be too long until we have plenty.

The herb garden will have sprung back to life this month, bringing plenty of flavour from chives, coriander, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sorrel, tarragon & thyme.

Asparagus & new potatoes are at their best during May, the first ones of the year.

Wild garlic season is coming to a close but there’s still plenty of it about, all of which should be bursting with flowers right now so make the most of it now.

Elderflower will be starting to bud so keep a lookout for their flowers towards the end of the month along with outdoor grown rhubarb.

For more tips on foraging for wild garlic & elderflower, see my tips here.

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

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Asparagus

11 May, 2021 Savoury Tarts

Spring Greens Tart

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Elderflower

23 Jun, 2023 Drinks, Cordials & Syrups

Elderflower Cordial

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29 Jun, 2022 Ice Cream

Elderflower Ice Cream

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23 Aug, 2021 Loaf Cakes

Courgette Cake

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31 Aug, 2016 Jam

Rhubarb & Elderflower Jam

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Lilac

16 May, 2022 Recipes

Lilac & Honey Cake

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9 May, 2022 Sugars

Lilac Sugar

Spring is such an exciting time of year, as everything begins to burst back into life. The only downside though is that the majority of...

Nettle

8 Jun, 2022 Loaf Cakes

Lemon & Nettle Cake

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Rhubarb

18 May, 2022 Sweet Tarts

Rhubarb Frangipane Tart

Is there anything more summery than a fruit tart? (well other than the healthy alternative of simply fruit that is). As temperatures rise, nights draw longer...