Nigel Slater photographerd at home by Karen Robinson for Observer Food Monthly Photograph: Karen RobinsonIn this month's OFM, Kitty Travers of La Grotta Ices gets to grips with the raspberry ripple. An unapologetically nostalgic ice cream, the raspberry ripple has a secure place in my memory as the ultimate summer treat. The ice cream that carries with it the very essence of carefree, seemingly endless summer holidays, of the countryside and the sea. It is a childhood summer in a cone. Kitty's ices are special. They are made with fresh fruit, in season, and in small quantities. Of all the ices she could have perfected for us, the raspberry ripple is the one I was hoping for.
Of course, one ice cream does not make a summer, so we sent Gizzi Erskine to hunt out the best core summer foods from the high street. She came back with scotch eggs and taramasalata, pork pie and quiche. Gizzi gives us the lowdown on what to pack for an instant picnic.
As always, we have a clutch of recipes for you. Polpo's Florence Knight has allowed us a preview of some of the recipes in her new book, One: A Cook and Her Cupboard. I have been working on ideas for some quick, stress-free summer dishes that take less time to prepare than they do to eat.
Summer is not just about eating, and neither is OFM, so we have plenty of drinks in store, too. We have been working hard at selecting some of the very best wines for drinking outdoors, including some great roses and, of course, the best fizz.
We also have Jay Rayner on kids cooking at home, lunch with the ex-head of MI5, Stella Rimington, and I should also mention that this is your last chance to vote in this year's Food Monthly Awards. So if there is a retailer, cook, producer or place that you feel deserves recognition, then now is your opportunity. Our awards are your awards, so now is the time to join in. Get your votes in this week. OFM
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