The truth about SEASONAL EATING (HINT: it’s not as simple as you think…)
‘Eat with the seasons’ has become a mantra for people who care about their food and eating well. But, asks food writer Emma Sturgess, are purists missing out on much deliciousness by sticking to the seasonal-eating rulebook? After all, the times – and the seasons – are a-changin’
Food for thought.
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So you think you know your cauliflower from your blackcurrants?
Take this quiz & find out…
QUESTION When is British cauliflower at its best?
ANSWER It’s superb in summer
QUESTION On which of the following occasions is it possible to eat Wye Valley asparagus?
a) Valentine’s Day b) Father’s Day c) Bonfire Night
ANSWER All of the above
QUESTION Which fruit in your bowl may pre-date the last general election?
ANSWER Apples – improvements in cold storage mean they’re kept for up to a year
QUESTION Does the UK have its own aubergine season?
ANSWER Yes, from March to November.