There is nothing more pleasurable than pulling over during a road trip and discovering stalls or pop-up trailers selling fresh summer produce. Knowing it is grown locally and is no doubt fresh from the field, makes it taste even better, and the colours are always so vibrant.
Right now, you can't beat the flavour of tomatoes grown outside in the summer sun, and we've had plenty of that. The corn, which I thought might be late through lack of water at the end of last year, has arrived and is deliciously sweet.
For me, the easiest, most perfect lunch is corn popped in a pot of salted water and boiled for just five minutes. All it needs is a blob of butter and a generous grind of pepper. Corn is also delicious cooked in the husk on the barbecue. The flavour is undoubtedly a summer pleasure.
Sweet, delicious watermelons are another treat from roadside stalls. Try this watermelon salad -there's no need to add an array of other flavours - it speaks for itself. As the goat's cheese softens, it brings creaminess and adds a unique texture to the fresh and cleansing salad. This is a great way to show off watermelon and goes well with barbecued chicken or fish. It's a true summer dish to enjoy while the components are at their best.
