British strawberries in June are delicious.  They become ripe in June and stay in season until August.  Lots of places allow you to pick your own or look out for some great offers in the supermarket.  Strawberries can be used in salads, cakes, with cream or enjoyed on their own as a snack.

It is quite rare for people to use fresh peas as frozen peas are such a great option. However at this time of year fresh peas grown in the garden are delicious. Peas are a really popular vegetable and can be added to a variety of dishes or served as an accompaniment to a main meal.

This is a great vegetable for adding colour and a strong flavour to a salad.  When you are buying fresh beetroot you should make sure that the skin has not been damaged and look for beetroots smaller than 6cm in diameter.  Unlike some other vegetables you can keep uncooked beetroot for over a week in the fridge.  

Peaches that are picked at their best can't be beaten and they are fantastic in the summer.  They are full of Vitamin C and are a good source of fibre.  Once a peach has been picked from the tree it gets softer and much juicier but the flavour actually develops whilst on the tree so they shouldn't be picked too early. Peaches are best served raw but they can be slightly cooked for some dishes