Flavours of Winter
December, January, February
Winter holds it’s own pure beauty, walking in the woods surrounded by the most beautiful browns, burnt oranges and deep grey green. Wonderful memories of a snappy cold winters days and the gathering of family round the open fire with a hearty rich stew in the oven, sipping on the sloe gin made in the Autumn. That’s my memories of winter…
Seasons Best for December…
Goose, Brussels Sprouts, Red Cabbage, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes. Leeks, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Sea Kale, Swede, Turnips, Winter Radishes, Salsify, Chestnuts, Celeriac, Turkey, Clams, Brill, Celeriac, Mallard, Squid, Quince, hare, Satsuma’s, Pomegranates, Tangerines, Clementine’s, Duck, Guinea Fowl, Grouse, Hare, Venison, Wood Pigeon, Rabbit, Pheasant, Partridge, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters, Plaice, Scallops, Sea Bass, Trout
Special Celebrations During December…
Advent Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Hogmanay/New Years Eve
Seasons Best for January…
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celery, Chicory, Kale, leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Swede, Forced Rhubarb, pears, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Venison, Walnuts, Seville Oranges, Turnips, Scallops, Brills, Blood Oranges, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Clams, Cockles, Clementine’s, Duck, Guinea Fowl, haddock, Halibut, Hake, Jerusalem Artichokes, John Dory, lemon Sole, Mussels, oysters, parsnips, Pomegranates, Satsuma’s, Shallots, Turbot
Special Celebrations During January…
Hogmanay/ New Years Eve, Burns Night, Chinese New Year
Seasons Best for February…
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Red Chicory, Endive, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Swede, Forced Rhubarb, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Pineapple, Medjool Dates, Scallops, Walnuts, Venison, Salmon, Turnips, Turbot, Halibut, Jerusalem Artichokes, Mussels, Beetroot, Hare, John Dory, Brill, Clams, Kale, Chard, Oysters, Cockles, Parsnips, Haddock, Pears, Hake, Pomegranate
Special Celebrations During February…
St Valentines Day, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday (Beginning of Lent)