Plum-believable produce this National Plum Day!
Last year saw the first ever
National Plum Day celebrated in the UK, all about restoring the humble British
plum as one of the country’s most popular fruits. Allegedly once the nation’s
favourite, they were also one of the first fruits domesticated by humans and
even helped the war effort back in the day!
Although much of Britain’s produce
in the early 1900s was imported, there was one spot in England that was famous
for its delicious locally grown fruit and veg. It was in the Pershore and
Evesham Vale that renowned Pershore plums were grown and picked; the plum jam
from this region helped feed WW1 soldiers on the Front.
Everyone from refugees, prisoners
of war and schoolchildren played a part in helping to pick the fruit. One of
the soldiers, William George Haynes, was even given permission to take leave in
August 1916, returning home to help bring in the harvest in his native
Worcestershire!
Plums are in season from May to
October, which means that now is a great time to add a bunch to your next Best
of Local order. They have a particularly low glycaemic index score, which means
that despite their sweetness, they wont cause spikes in your blood sugar! They
are also packed with vitamin C, making them one of the healthiest snacks you
can include in your diet.
You can either order in singles or in packs of four – but why stop there? Mrs Darlington’s Plum Jam is a British institution! Sweet and fruity, it is locally sourced and made with love from our Crewe-based supplier. You could also give these Damson & Plum yogurts a try from Ann Forshaw’s Preston Dairy – the perfect pairing!
