Magical May

A month of abundance, with hedgerows in full bloom, bluebells at their peak and beautiful British produce tumbling onto our plates. Magical May leads us joyfully into early summer.

In this edition of Field Notes we are celebrating the longer, warmer days and the simple pleasures of eating al fresco.

Floks finds

Eat

All Dressed Up dressings

We love salad season. There’s no better way to enjoy early summer produce than a simple, generous plate of sweet Jersey Royals, fresh leaves and herbs, perhaps a little feta or a handful of beans.

All it really needs is a good dressing, and we keep coming back to All Dressed Up. Made with natural ingredients, it brings everything together with very little effort.

Try this Jersey Royals, rocket, courgette and parsley recipe.

Skincare

Stil mineral sunscreen

At this time of year, wearing a daily facial sun cream is a must and finding sunscreen for sensitive skin with as natural as possible ingredients, has become something of an obsession for our team and we have recently tried Stil. A mineral based sunscreen, made from over 97% naturally derived ingredients and fragrance free. Leaving no white cast and feeling gentle on sensitive skin, the search maybe over.

Read

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

The much anticipated new novel by the author of Hamnet promises an epic historical tale set in Ireland in the mid nineteenth century, but with themes common to all ages, of separation, reunion, tragedy, colonisation and rebellion. It’s a story of survival which is as relevant today as in all times. Released on 2nd June.

Watch

The Sheep Detectives

And we couldn’t not include in this celebration of all things magical, the newly released film The Sheep Detectives .... a bit of woolly fun for all the family.

Listen

RSPB National Dawn Chorus Day

Today is the dawn chorus - when birds sing at full pelt in the early morning, establishing territory and attracting mates, and it peaks in Spring.

This magical phenomenon happens almost everywhere, so you don't even have to leave the comfort of your bed. Set your alarm for 30 minutes before dawn breaks, open a window, lay back and enjoy!