The month of June marks the start of a rich taste season. Discover the fruits and vegetables that are appearing on the shelves, but also the edible plants and flowers that will go perfectly with your dishes.
Finally, we were expecting it! The arrival of summer offers us a wider and more pleasant range of seasonal fruits and vegetables to taste. Long sunny days will be accompanied by fresh salads, colorful dishes, grilled meats and juicy fruits. A delight for taste buds and health, good nutrition being essential for the proper functioning of the body.
The arrival of summer fruits on the shelves
In June, we push the walls and we welcome apricots, cherries, melons, nectarines, watermelons, peaches, plums, medlars and rhubarbs on the shelves of early vegetables. Strawberries and raspberries have been on the market for several months, especially thanks / due to warming winter and spring temperatures, but will sure be sweeter and juicy with a boost from the sun.
Edible vegetables, plants and flowers
The month of June also offers us a wide choice of vegetables and flavors to die for with asparagus, artichokes, eggplants, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, turnips, peppers and radishes ripe and rich in taste. Spring is also the season when wild plants and edible flowers are the best.
This may be the opportunity to add yarrow, wild broccoli, poppies, rosehip leaves, ground ivy, nettles, wild lamb’s lettuce, arugula to your plates. wild or even woodland mallow. Of course, it is necessary to document or consult a specialist who can refer you to edible products.
Fish and grills
On the menu to accompany your seasonal fruits and vegetables, a wide choice of fish and shellfish such as pike, sea bream, whiting, sole, lobster, crayfish or langoustine. The month of June also marks the opening of the barbecue season and therefore grilled meats. Be careful, however, to respect the national recommendations for meat consumption: Public Health France sets the limit at 500g of red meat and 150g of cold cuts per week. What to alternate and to please you while preserving your health.
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