June

June 1st and it really seems like summer is here!

Temperatures reached 25c today.

It was a lunch-in-the-garden type day and if you are looking for quick and easy lunch inspo, may I suggest this rice and bean bowl.

It was a 'make it up as you go along' type recipe.

I added a tin of black beans to some cooked and drained brown rice, then whilst it was still warm stirred in a dressing made from balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sun dried tomato paste and salt and pepper.

Next were lots of chopped fresh herbs from the garden, coriander, parsley, mint and basil.

Then some seasonal veggies: raw grated courgette ( which I squeezed in a clean tea towel to remove excess water)  and cherry tomatoes.

To finish, a squeeze 

of lime juice and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.

Mr digandweed and I ate this as it was with a green salad, but it would be really good with cooked chicken, or maybe feta or halloumi cheese or even a fried egg.

We are on holiday next week, with a few days booked in an airbnb in the Peak District 

and a visit to the rhs Chatsworth Flower Show.

Hoping for more lovely weather!

Speak soon.

Annie

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