The choice of foodie events in the UK is phenomenal and not least a satisfying reminder of what great produce we have on our doorstep.

I kicked the month off with a trip to The Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge. With a smorgasbord of Cornwall’s finest producers, and glorious sunshine to boot, I was set for serious foodie exploration.

Off to the Food and Farming Pavilion, where there were over 60 exceptional local producers on show, I began by sampling Cornwall’s unique cheeses, Cornish Yarg, Cornish Brie and goats cheese. Easy on the pallet they make the perfect partner to a cracker spread with lightly spiced homemade chutney.

I took little time in getting to Deli Farm Charcuterie to treat myself to its delicious salamis and cured meats made exclusively from pork reared in the county. So good that an Italian chef next to me even refused to believe its origin! I then took part in a Cornish Sea Salt taste test, with Cornish Orchards scrummy apple juice on standby to quench my thirst.

Wandering towards Eden’s Project’s beer garden and BBC Radio Cornwall, it was interesting to see that not only the farm animals compete here, but also the agricultural machinery. This is to help develop new ideas and equipment to be used by local farmers. A new take on plough to plate technology!

I continued my venture past the dairy animals and flower marquee for my final tasting of true farmyard scrumpy, not quite as refined as a cider, but the queue for refills was enough to tempt me. I headed home as the music played and the human cannonball flew, another flying start for The Royal Cornwall Show.

Rosie