As a wise man once accidentally said when he mispronounced one word, “It’s gonna be May”
Your foodie dates for May include not one but two Bank Holidays, when you can enjoy delicious spring produce.
World Tuna Day on 2 May highlights the importance of sustainable fishing practices. World Baking Day on 17 May is the perfect time to visit your local bakery to sample some all-time faves and some new tempting treats. World Bee Day on 20 May raises awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. According to the assessment report on pollinators, pollination and food production, 75% of our food crops and nearly 90% of wild flowering plants depend at least to some extent on animal pollination.
20 May is also National Rescue Dog Day. And whilst we should all recognise everyone who works tirelessly to give them a second chance. We should also recognise all those rescue dogs who have or will become loving companions. And so you know what dogs love – Gruffles Ice Cream for Dogs – dairy-free treat for dogs, low in sugar and containing real animal protein.
During May, you can expect to see these seasonal fruits and vegetables on many menus:
- Apricot
- Banana
- Grapefruit
- Nectarines
- Pomegranate
- Rhubarb
- Cabbage
- Lettuce
- New Potatoes
- Spring Onions
- Pak Choi
- Spinach
- Watercress
Seasonal Fruits for May
Apricots are in season from May to September. The skin is not an indicator of flavour, but watch out for ones that are very pale or wrinkled.
Grapefruit is the largest of the citrus fruits. Though they are available year-round, they are sweeter and juicier in the spring. They are called grapefruit as they grow in grape-like bunches of up to 25 fruit.
Pomegranates grow in America, Spain, the Middle East, and India, but originated in the Middle East, from Northern India to Iran, 5000 years ago. The trees can live up to 200 years, and the fruit can have more than 1000 seeds.
Seasonal Vegetables for May
New Potatoes are young potatoes that are harvested early. The most popular new potato is the Jersey Royal. And the good thing about them is you don’t need to peel them, just scrub them gently in cold water.
Pak Choi is also known as bok choy, Chinese celery cabbage, or even horse’s ear. It evolved from the mustard plant and can be traced back over 6000 years to the Yellow River Valley in northern China.
Watercress, like Pak Choi, is related to mustard. It is available year-round but is best between April and September. It is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables to be consumed by humans
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