August - Seasonal Gastronomy

Summer offers an abundance of tasty, nutritious fruits and vegetables. To make the most of these seasonal products, it's essential to know how to prepare and store them. Here are some summer recipes and storage tips to help you make the most of this season's bounty.

Recipe 1: Tomato and Pepper Gaspacho

• 4 ripe tomatoes

• 1 cucumber

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• Salt and pepper

Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper and onion. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Season with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving chilled.

Recipe 2: Summer Fruit Salad

• 1 watermelon

• 2 peaches

• 1 punnet strawberries

• 1 tub of blueberries

• Fresh mint leaves

• Juice of one lemon

Cut the watermelon and peaches into cubes. Hull and halve the strawberries. Mix all the fruit in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and mint leaves. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To keep fruits and vegetables fresh, use the humidity-controlled drawers of your refrigerator Frigelux. Store fruit in one drawer and vegetables in another to prevent premature deterioration.

Enjoy the summer season with these refreshing recipes and learn how to store your produce optimally with Frigelux. Seasonal gastronomy has never been so easy or so tasty.