July, 2025
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If you’re basking in the long, sunlit days of midsummer July is a season to relish—and to share. Our gardens and markets are groaning with ripe berries—juicy cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, strawberries—and an abundance of warm‑weather vegetables like tomatoes, courgettes, runner beans, cucumbers, aubergines, and fresh peas. Expect bright salads, stone‑fruit crumbles, cool soups, light grills, and dishes that let nature’s peak produce do the talking.
During July, the Southern Hemisphere experiences mid‑winter, and despite the chill, there’s a rich harvest to celebrate. The markets glow with citrus splendour—mandarins, navel and Cara Cara oranges, grapefruit and tangelos are all at their peak. On the vegetable side, winter root crops dominate: beetroot, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and potatoes are abundant. Brussels sprouts, leeks, cabbage, cauliflower, silverbeet, spinach, and hearty brassicas bring nutrition and warmth to any plate.
Bastille Day, 2025
Celebrate Bastile Day with traditional dishes!
Vive la cuisine! Celebrate Bastille Day with a collection of timeless French recipes that bring the spirit of Provence, Paris and beyond to your table—elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly achievable. Why not don your apron and cook a culinary classics meal?
Recipe Ideas
Lobster Bisque
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Pigeon Terrine
Prep: 30-40 minutes plus 2 hours marinating
Cook: 1½ hours
Stuffed Crab Claws
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 15 Minutes
Spicy Flat Iron Steak
Prep: 15 minutes plus minimum 4-12 hours marinating
Cook: 5 minutes
Raw Broad Bean Dip
Prep: 30-40 minutes
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 50-60 minutes
Seasonal Recipe Ideas
Sarah's Seasonal Recipe List has been updated with great ideas, which can be found below. Also, we have the July's guide to the best seasonal produce. It is our "What to eat now" guide for those who are looking to get the most out of their local ingredients. There are Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere articles.