Monday 6 July

Each week Valentine will be taking us through the very best of summer’s ingredients, showing us the food we should be eating now, how it grows and how to cook it. That’s what the blurb says, and there’s little reason to disbelieve it.

Valentine Warner sets his sights on the culinary delights of summer as he continues his journey through the seasons for a second series. Summer cooking is all about lighter dishes and fabulous natural pairings; from plump tomatoes with succulent prawns, to tasty raspberry, peach and almond tart.

Val takes viewers on a joyful jaunt around Britain, unearthing the best seasonal ingredients: both bountiful and cheap. Each programme is packed full of fantastic, mouth-watering recipes themed around summer events, from barbecues to picnics.

Along the way, Val meets producers and suppliers who share his passion for summer grub. And with the help of time-lapse filming, he brings his favourite ingredients to life, following their journey from field to plate.

What To Eat Now is the definitive guide to what you should be eating this summer, how it grows and how to cook it.