Small, but perfectly formed, cherries have a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it season, lasting for just a few weeks through June and July. By the punnet, these ruby-stoned fruits are more expensive than a lot of homegrown produce, but they do have a royal history.
Britain’s first cherry orchards were planted in Kent after Henry VIII allegedly fell in love with the tasty fruits in France. And perhaps he would have enjoyed better health if he’d eaten more of them (and less meat and ale), as cherries come with a host of nutritional benefits, making them more than worthy of their price tag.