A June Day In England | Flea Market Finds, Village Walks & A Cosy Summer Supper
June is slowly giving way to summer, and today we're making the most of a beautiful day in England This week, before heading out for the day, I prepare a simple summer dessert with cherries and peaches, making the most of the season while it lasts. Later, we travel to Somerset, where our day begins at a charming flea market in the heart of the English countryside, surrounded by vintage treasures, forgotten stories, and objects that seem frozen in time. From there, we wander through the medieval village of Nunney, enjoy tea and cake in a historic church, and discover a few hidden corners along the way. Back at home, I bake an Irish soda bread with seasonal courgettes and fresh chives from the garden. With no yeast and no kneading required, it's the perfect bread for a simple summer supper., roast sweet peppers for a simple summer supper, gather chamomile flowers, and spend some time reflecting on the approaching summer solstice. Along the way, I reflect on what slow living means to me. Not moving slowly, but letting go of some of the mental noise, taking things one step at a time, and finding joy in simple everyday moments. Thank you for joining me for another week of seasonal cooking, village walks, garden moments, and everyday life in England. 🌿 Irish Soda Bread with Courgettes & Chives 425g wholemeal flour 175g plain flour 50g oats 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp salt 2–3 courgettes, grated and excess moisture removed A handful of fresh chives 1 tbsp honey Homemade Buttermilk 450ml milk or oat milk , 15ml apple cider vinegar Bake at 200°C / 180°C fan / Gas Mark 6 for around 50 minutes. Roasted Peppers with Thyme Honey 4 sweet peppers Extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp thyme honey A little balsamic vinegar Walnuts Salt and black pepper Roast at 180°C until the skins begin to blister. Cherry & Peach Summer Dessert For the fruit: 4 peaches 400g cherries 90g unsalted butter 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp orange blossom water ½ tsp ground cinnamon A few drops of lemon juice 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp water For the base: 200g digestive biscuits Butter (as used in the recipe) For the cream: 250ml double cream 250g mascarpone ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp brandy or Cointreau Thank you for spending part of your day with us More bread recipes • English Countryside Spring Days | Simple B... • Creating a Cosy English Country Pantry 🍂Au... • A Cosy Winter Day at Home in England | Slo... • English Rural Charm | Slow Living Couple |... • Summer In Charming Rural English Villages ... • Rural Life in a Quaint English Village | C... • From the Farmer's Market to a Slow Living ... Subtitles are available in over 20 languages — just turn them on in the settings. Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com) If you enjoy these videos and would like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee here ☕ buymeacoffee.com/hercosybritishjourney A few of my favourite kitchen and home essentials can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/hercosy... #slowliving #englishcountryside #seasonalliving #cookingfromscratch #simpleliving #fleamarketfinds #cottagecore
