British Fruit In Season

[The Picnic Wasp]

I'm so used to not really enjoying fruit that I buy from supermarkets these days that I'm thoroughly loving the local produce at the moment. In particular I don't think anything gets close to a perfectly ripe Scottish strawberry in the summer. I noticed last year that once the strawberry season is starting to wane, that British cherries appeared on the shelves. I think they were from Kent. They were very dark coloured massive fruits and absolutely delicious. Also, not that expensive (well in Aldi anyway). The one I miss though from my childhood days are the large dessert gooseberries we used to get. Never see those nowadays, just the occasional bullet hard variety which would really only be good in a pie. Later on, when everything is starting to get a bit tasteless again, Victoria plums appear. Early September usually, but only for a week or two. The only plums worth bothering about I think.

[Thenop]

Looking forward to Dutch strawberry season as well. Cherries are a bit local but Holland is mainly apple country. But eating apples doesn't go over well for me, gives me stomach pain. Pears are local too, kind of OK I guess.

Blackberries though grow everywhere in the wild and are due in August. Can't wait!

[Slim]

I like bananas. Satsumas, sometimes. I eat pineapple chunks a few times a week, just because I feel I ought to get a fruit dose.

I think that's it.

Unless you count tomatoes. Tomatoes are great.

[David L]

Apricots every morning (with Greek yoghurt)and an apple every day. Bananas occasionally but they don't agree with my digestive system. Love tinned peaches, in fruit juice.....obviously
I find it a bit of a struggle to get decent apples nowadays. Even when they are in season, I think you are sometimes eating the previous year's that have been in some form of suspended existence. Hate a 'pappy' apple.
Plums get my vote too.
I love tomatoes but for about the last ten years I've had some issues with my digestive system so I have to avoid them now. My guess is that I have a mild form of diverticulitis so I need to avoid any fruit with small seeds, so fruit with stones for me these days.

[The Picnic Wasp]

I also have had digestive problems for about the same length of time. I discovered a few years ago I have Graves' disease. It's an autoimmune condition most noted for causing thyroid issues but I'm convinced having spoken to many fellow sufferers that it causes intestinal complications. I have to be wary with fruit consumption. Apples can sometimes cause difficulty, but berries, citrus and tropical fruits seem to be tolerated. Whenever I have any alcohol I usually avoid fruit for a few days afterwards to create a balance.

[The Picnic Wasp]

It's rapidly approaching that time of year when Scottish soft fruits reach perfection. I bought some strawberries and raspberries this week. The raspberries were excellent but the strawberries won't reach their best for at least another week or so. The flavour is great but the fruits are still a little bit hard. Both punnets were from Fife, but I prefer the Perthshire crop. I suppose the Carse of Gowrie is famous for a reason. I love being able to snack all day on something so tasty that is also very healthy. The morning porridge transcends from being essential fuel to a luxury dish, especially with cold oat or almond milk. Still with a bit of salt at the cooking stage. The Graves' issue is still a problem but ok if I'm as careful as possible.

[dom]

Since i started Intermittent Fasting I only have porridge at the weekend usually after the cycle.

But it's such a treat - made only from milk - no salt or water. But with bluberries, raspberries or strawberries, a tiny amount of honey, cinnamon and then a dollop of greek yoghurt. Amazing!

[The Picnic Wasp]

Since i started Intermittent Fasting I only have porridge at the weekend usually after the cycle.

But it's such a treat - made only from milk - no salt or water. But with bluberries, raspberries or strawberries, a tiny amount of honey, cinnamon and then a dollop of greek yoghurt. Amazing!

Intermittent fasting sounds interesting but I'm on medication a couple of times a day so I don't think it would be practical for me. I might try to learn a bit more about and maybe speak to my GP. I have to be honest and say I do feel a lot better when I eat less.

[dom]

Might be tricky if you need to take medication at specific times with food. There's no doubt that I was eating too much, especially sugary stuff. Having the stent inserted was a huge wake up call, hopefully the IF and increased perception of how much food out there is harmful is doing the job.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Not so impressed with Scottish strawberries this summer. I've bought from a few sources so I don't think it's just bad luck with my purchases. They seem generally harder and not so sweet. I've taken into account it could be a post covid reaction but I'm thinking it might be down to climate or different growing practices. Quite disappointing.

[Slim]

Just leave them for a bit, works for bananas.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Just leave them for a bit, works for bananas.

Nah, mush and a house full of flies with strawberries.

[David L]

Just leave them for a bit, works for bananas.

Even better, put them with your bananas