You can see from our February Seasonal Produce Roundup that the winter months can be a little bit sparse in the fruit and vegetable department in the UK. Thank goodness for sprouts – and broccoli. If you are looking for seasonal fruit it is very quiet in the UK with really just forced rhubarb available. […]
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January Seasonal Produce Roundup
Happy New Year!!! Winter, new year and the cold is really setting in. Enjoy the seasonal produce and the rewards of the stored and preserved produce. January Seasonal Produce is perhaps at its lowest ebb in winter. But, do not despair! There are still some wonderful, hardy, seasonal produce and some items that store really […]
December Seasonal Produce Roundup
December brings winter, Christmas and new year feasts. Enjoy the seasonal produce and the rewards of the stored and preserved produce. December Seasonal Produce is starting to decline as we enter winter. Seasonal fruit and vegetables are less abundant now and we should carry on, where possible, making the most of preserving methods: pickling, jam, […]
November Seasonal Produce Roundup
November Seasonal Produce Roundup. Autumn is in full swing pumpkins and squash are still in season, Halloween is just gone for another year and Bonfire Night is coming! It’s Time to start reaping the rewards of the stored and preserved produce. Seasonal fruit and vegetables are less abundant now and we should carry on, where […]
October Seasonal Produce Roundup
October and Autumn is here! I adore autumn! Time to start storing the summer glut of produce and enjoy the autumn produce. Seasonal produce is wonderful in the autumn (fall). It’s a gluten-free, vegan bounty this month! Find out below what’s in season this month and recipes to make the most of gorgeous seasonal produce. […]
September Seasonal Produce Roundup
Lazy, warm, August has given way to warm and comforting September. Autumn is just peeking around the corner. Seasonal fruit and vegetables are abundant and beautiful. We should make the most of the abundance with all available preserving methods: pickling, jam, chutney, fermentation. I LOVE preserving the abundant fruit and vegetables I can in any […]
Jersey Royal Potatoes: In Season And Amazing
Jersey Royal Potatoes: In Season And Amazing. If you are lucky enough to live in the UK you will be familiar with the papery skin and the light, delicate, unique flavour. They look a little bit like ‘new’ potatoes but look a little closer and they are quite different. Various incarnations of Jersey Royal Potatoes […]
Spring has Sprung
Spring has well and truly sprung in London. We have two almond trees outside our house and the blossom is amazing at the moment – just look at the picture. Flocks of sparrows have been waking us up for the past week, very early in the morning, whilst they are busy feeding on the feasts […]