The Longest Day of the Year

Out early this morning, collecting local, seasonal fruit for hilbarn's Christmas fruit box. Redcurrants from Hillwood add festive shine and plenty of vitamin C. The flavour is naturally a little tart but still sweet enough to be eaten raw, sprinkled with sugar. Redcurrants go well with raspberries and strawberries, as well as lamb (as redcurrant jelly), goose or venison. They can also be frosted with egg white and sugar and used as a decoration for puddings or cocktails. Or throw them in a summer pudding for added zing. To cook, just poach for 4 minutes, sprinkle with sugar and serve with cream.