The weather is soggy but strawberries never rain on our parade. Nothing epitomises British summertime more. What is the difference between imported strawberries sold year-round and in-season British strawberries? Strawberries do not ripen after being picked and so imported strawberries, picked under-ripe so they do not turn into mush during travel, will always be a pale imitation of their British counterparts. The French regard them as an aphrodisiac, the Romans used them as a natural teeth whitener and in Britain they quite simply say, 'Hello Summer!'
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Welcome to our June 2012 e-newsletter...
NEW! on the Love British Food website
Cook for The Queen winners go to Buckingham Palace! [click here]
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1. Supermarket Watch
Bringing you the latest news on British products in the supermarkets and other major items of interest about British food; here is our round-up for June… Read more
2. Inspiring Schools of the Month, June 2012
British schools put British food firmly back on the curriculum as pupils across the UK celebrated The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with British breakfasts, lunches and tea parties. In the coming weeks, Olympic-themed sports days will be taking place all over the country and yet again British favourites such as ploughman's, strawberries, scones and cucumber sandwiches will be fuelling the nation's children and their proud spectators… Read more
3. Producer of the month
Nigel Cope, Chairman, Cottage Delight, Leek, Staffordshire
In 1974, chairman, Nigel Cope, established Cottage Delight - a British, family company passionate about good food. Cottage Delight produces an extensive range of speciality jams, marmalades, chutneys, pickles, sauces and fudge all made, packed and labelled in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands… Read more
4. Competition
Win a meal for two in your nearest Whiting & Hammond pub, Official Partner of Love British Food 2012. All Whiting & Hammond pubs pride themselves on serving great British food with imaginative menus using the best quality ingredients from local producers. For details of Whiting & Hammond pubs, see this link. Simply email us the correct answer to the following question.
What is the name of the Royal Chef at Buckingham Palace involved with the Cook for The Queen competition?
The winner will be selected, at random, from all correct answers recieved before 9am on Monday 25 June 2012. Find the answer on the Love British Food website
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