Dear Taste Club member,

We’ve certainly enjoyed some scorching weather recently but have you noticed it does something funny to the appetite? Suddenly, even the most ardent meat and two veg man starts to eye up plates of fresh green leaves and crunchy seasonal vegetables like a child eyeing up candy in the newsagents. The hot weather does seem to suppress the need for heavy food which is good news as the seasonal salad ingredients that are available right now are fantastic. For some easy salad recipes, see our feature A salad for everyone, and take a look at chef Will Greenstock from The Horse & Groom’s wholesome summer salad in this month’s Chef’s Table. Don’t forget to use your money saving offers on seasonal lettuce in Seasonal Flavours too!

Salads are also ideal if you’re trying to get in shape for your summer holiday. As well as all our delicious healthy recipes, Anna Mason, our health and fitness expert, reveals her ten-step plan to summer fitness: sensible, simple ways to look after your body and mind.

While we might be lightening the loads on our plates at the moment, it’s a different story for our wine glasses – The Times has just listed one of our Vinology reds in its top 50 summer wines guide. Whatsmore, we are the only stockists in the country of this fantastic bottle - read more in this month’s Wine of the Month and hurry – supplies won’t last long!

Cheers!

Guy Warner
Store Owner