La tomatina

I consider myself a cook who grows her ingredients rather than a gardener who cooks. Don’t ask me about roses or when to prune a clematis. I’m as lost as you are. But if I can eat it, I’m interested.

Happily planted in Yorkshire, Sabrina shares the food love

In his new book The Spanish Pantry , José Pizarro celebrates the ingredients and recipes at the heart of Spanish cuisine

Tomato and basil galette with feta and poppy seed pastry Serves 4Prep time 30 min, plus chillingCook time 40 min MAKE AHEAD At the end of step 1 you can leave the pastry in the fridge overnight. BE A

A summer menu of dishes featuring garden-grown tomatoes inspires a table styled in a complementary theme. A simple green-striped tablecloth made from Oswin Celadon fabric (£46.50/metre, romo.com) perf

Follow these simple tips and clever tricks to boost your crop, prevent problems and enjoy top flavour