Melons with ham

One of those famous marriages of sweet and savoury. As simple as it may be though, it relies heavily on the two ingredients being of the highest quality and in perfect condition.

One of those famous marriages of sweet and savoury. As simple as it may be though, it relies heavily on the two ingredients being of the highest quality and in perfect condition. You can theme a melon and ham mixture by matching a French ham such as Bayonne or Rosette de Lyon with, say, an orange-fleshed Charentais. Wherever you are in Europe buy the best local ham to go with melon. In the West Country, you could try one of Denhay Farms' award-winning, air-dried hams from my home town, Bridport ( www.denhay.co.uk). If you're in London go to Brindisa in Borough Market on Fridays and Saturdays or their shop in Exmouth Market, EC1, and buy some of the finest joselito or a pata negra.