Blueberries

Native blueberries are not as sought after as, say, strawberries and raspberries, and we tend to rely on imports rather than cultivate our own. Their uses in the kitchen are, however, just as interesting, though they rarely get exploited to the full. If anything, blueberries - especially wild ones - probably have more possibilities in savoury dishes than their rivals. Added at the last minute, they give a lovely sweet and sour taste to sauces to enhance duck and game dishes.

Obviously, you can add blueberries to all kinds of sweet dishes, including fruit salads and compotes. One of my favourite ways to eat them is piled onto drop scones or pancakes and drizzled with some good honey for breakfast. And in health terms, the blueberry is right up there as a super food, so a glass of freshly blended blueberry juice is a powerful way to start your day.