In The Bag : Cooking the month of June

Woo hoo, I'm hosting my first ever food blogging event. Yes, it's my turn to have a go at the 'In the Bag' event that myself, Julia & Scott run. In coming up with the idea for 'ITB' all three of us felt that it was important to focus on seasonal and local produce. This does not mean that if you are in a part of the world where one of the chosen foods is not in season that you are excluded. No, no, no!!! Simply substitute it with something as close as you can get to the item that we have chosen.

And now for the items that are in our bag this month.........

Lamb

Broad Beans

Baby or New Season Potatoes

Hmmmmmm, now I know how tempting it will be for us all to do some summer spin off on the traditional roast but lets try and get creative with the ingreeds listed people. It's sometimes harder to come up with a new dish using trusted favourites but I for one am going to give it a go.

Have wonderful fun and please feel free to email me with any questions at cherry(at)cherrymenlove dot com

Entry Details
Send an email with ‘In the Bag in the subject line to cherry(at)cherrymenlove dot com by Friday 29th June with the following information:

• your name
• the name of your blog
• a link to your post
• the name of your dish
• a picture of your dish

Rules
Here are the rather loose rules - remember the objective is to have fun whilst highlighting seasonal food:

1. Entries must use (or attempt to use) all of the ingredients "in the bag" for that particular month. The dish should be based around the seasonal ingredient, rather then just including it as an afterthought.

2. Participants can include any "extra" ingredients that they see fit.

3. Entries should include a link back to the host for that month, and the post should be tagged "in the bag" and "itb". Use of the "In The Bag" logo is allowed (and encouraged) but not required. Please email me at the above address should you like an electronic version sending to you.

4. Entries can be written any time during the month, as long as the URL is emailed to that month's host before the round up date.

5. Participants from outside of the UK are most welcome to join in and substitute an item from their own local seasonal produce if necessary.

That's all! Any deviations from the above are at the discretion of the host. Have fun!

The best thing about hosting the event during this particular month is that I get to announce the arrival of my favorite summertime foodie friend......

Yep, the broad bean is back!!!!!

Long live the bean.....well until August at least!

"In The Bag" is a food even ran monthly by Real Epicurean, A Slice of Cherry Pie, and Cherry's English Kitchen.

Comments

[writershand]

I eat lamb. I eat anything as long as it's good. So I will be experimenting though not good enough yet to enter your comp. Had lamb at a posh wedding yesterday. It was so tender, a big chunk on the bone.How do you do it like that and what do I ask for at the butchers?

[Angie]

I had my first broad beans from the garden this evening - they tasted fabulous - I wish I'd planted more.

[jennilee]

I would love to have a go at in the bag. I will hopefully make the deadline will try my best. Can't wait too see the other dishes.
jennilee

[Tash]

Sounds lovely, not sure I'll be contributing (time constraints + sick chicken = frazzle!) but can't wait to see what people come up with. At our local farm shop they sell the most succulent delicious lamb. Yum!

[Dianee]

I's hoping to support this event, after missing the last one, due to being away from home so much. Challenging, but I'm sure I'll get my head round it!

:)

[Scott at Realepicurean]

Message to all: If you don't like one or more of the ingredients for whatever reason, why not substitute it with something you do? It's more fun to join in than to follow the rules...

[Jackie]

If my kitchen is done soon, I'll definitely be in!

[Victoria May Plum]

Looks like a fun event.
But we don't eat meat either! Never mind meat substitutes can be found I'm sure. Our broad beans will be ready in about a week, I can't believe how quickly they grow.
And our potatoes are coming on a treat.
Growing veg really is great fun. I bet that you will be busy in your new garden soon
Victoria x

[Chris]

This is a great "In the Bag" - love the items! I found last month difficult. I will be on vacation for the rest of the month, but will look for the round up when I return. Have fun with your first hosting!

[Amanda @ Little Foodies]

Yummy! I know just the thing...

[Kim]

Love broad beans too but don't eat meat. Love broad beans gently steamed, popped and tossed in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and mint, eaten when warm. Yummy!
Kim x

[carolyn]

Sorry can't play don't eat lamb but love broad beans especially raw just out of their pods.