Asparagus
The asparagus season is tantalizingly brief but the quality is frequently exceptional…
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Broad beans
Broad beans are great simply boiled, buttered and served with the Sunday roast, or they're wonderful when partnered with bacon or pancetta…
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Courgettes
The 'sylvana' courgette is an ideal variety for the uncertainties of the Scottish climate, and especially recommended for more northern areas…
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Farmers market
Farmers markets are great for finding the best fresh, local produce as well as value for money…
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Gooseberries
It is acknowledge that European and English gooseberries are inferior in flavour to those grown in Scotland…
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Grey Mullet
There are 3 different species of Grey Mullet : the thick lipped, thin lipped and golden Grey Mullet…
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Parsley (curly and flat)
There are two types of parsley, curly and flat…
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Redcurrants
These bright red berries are more sour than blackcurrants and therefore tend to be made into jams and jellies rather than eaten raw…
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Salmon
Scotland has world famous salmon rivers like the Tweed, Tay, Spey and Dee, many of which have recently been reporting record catches…
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Venison
In the UK, venison is a generic term for meat that comes from any of the native deer species…
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Wild Garlic
Wild garlic or Ramsons is abundant in many areas of Scotland in moist shaded sites…
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Food & Drink in July
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