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There's a strong hint of summer in the air this month. Enjoy juicy peas and broad beans, fresh beetroot, succulent spring lamb and make the most of the short but sublime British asparagus season.
Nothing reminds us more of an English country summer than the aroma of elderflowers. As well as making a refreshing cordial, the aromatic, herby flavour is perfect for puds.
What's so good about May seasonal food? It's an exciting time of year for fresh produce, when allotments, gardens, farmers' markets and supermarkets are brimful of seasonal vegetables and the first fruits of the year.
To Americans, they're fava beans, to ancient Romans (and Latin teachers) they're Vicia faba, to the delicious. web editor, they're the best vegetable in the patch. Broadly speaking, if there's a month to be full of beans, it's May.
If you can't stand the bleats get out of the kitchen, but we love the delicate flavour of spring lamb.
Also known as 'rucola', this peppery-tasting veg could win a popularity contest.
Seasonal stars don’t come any better than May’s offering of beautiful British asparagus recipes, says Tom Norrington-Davies.
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