11 new ways with summer fruits, edible World Cup flags, plus how to stay safe with chicken

This week, we're tucking into strawberries, gooseberries and cherries, laying out quick-fix patriotic platters and packing up nutritious lunchboxes for all ages. Email not displayed properly? View the online version This week we're eating… Sweet summer treats     Strawberries, gooseberries, cherries – it's fair to say June is a good month for sweet treats and we're indulging in every fruity bake, bread and conserve we can think of. Try our strawberry polka-dot cake, cheesecake jars or brunch bruschettas, gooseberry meringues or choc-cherry Bakewell cake. Lock summer flavours in a preserve with our step-by-step guide to strawberry jam, or go for something new, like our gooseberry & vanilla jam. Try one of our favourite summer fruit recipes… Strawberry & almond cheesecake sponge Gooseberry & coconut cake Cherry blossom cake Individual summer puddings Healthy lunches  Love your lunch and pack a midday feast that's both delicious and nutritious… Our favourite school lunches Healthy lunch recipes How to pack a healthy lunch for all ages Quick-fix World Cup party food Try our no-fuss flag platters or speedy barbecue menu...  How to host a World Cup party How to host a last-minute barbecue Sharing recipes and party platters Child nutrition: Your questions answered From phobias and fussiness to food intolerances, we put your questions to nutritionist Frankie Phillips…  Nutrition for babies and toddlers Feeding school-aged children Advice for teenagers and special diets We're talking about... Staying safe To wash or not to wash… that is the question! Our food editor Barney shares his tips for handling raw chicken as news this week shows washing pre-cooked poultry can increase the risk of food poisoning. We also explain how to transport food properly, how to barbecue safely and what to store where in your kitchen.  Promotions & offers Subscribe to BBC Good Food Subscribe to BBC Good Food magazine this month and receive Nigella Lawson's Summer cookbook, worth £20.  Subscribe today Good Food Channel Keep your cool while entertaining this summer with no-fuss party recipes, like summer berry tart. Summer party recipes Reader offer: tastecard Get a free tastecard for 30 days and enjoy 50% off or 2-for-1 at 7,000 UK restaurants.  Claim your free tastecard Reader Offer: Balance Box A fresh, ethical and calorie-controlled diet delivered to your door. Order today and save £15. Click here to claim Top 5 budget guides this week…    1. How to cook with mince 2. 12 ways to cut your food costs 3. A week of thrifty suppers and leftover lunches 4. Ruby Tandoh's tips for baking on a budget 5. Our 10 favourite canned foods and how to use them The Good Food website is run by BBC Worldwide Contact us | Unsubscribe Please note that our email inbox is not monitored for unsubscribers. If you wish to opt out of receiving these emails, please click here. If you have any queries please forward this email to dataprotection@bbc.com BBC Worldwide is a commercial company that is owned by the BBC (and just the BBC). No money from the licence fee was used to create this newsletter. The profits we make go back to the BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes. Media Village, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TN. Company registered in England and Wales under company number: 01420028