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								Uncategorized July’s seasonal food What you should be eating in July Did you know about chocolate? The word ‘Chocolate’ comes from the Aztec word, ‘cacahuatl’ or ‘xocolatl’. This means ‘bitter water’. Cocoa trees require warm, moist climates and are largely found in West Africa. The ancient Greek term for the Cocoa Tree is ‘Theobroma Cacao’ meaning ‘Food for the Gods’. The Mayans and Aztecs believed that the Cocoa Beans originated from Paradise and […] Fennel and Roasted Red Pepper Soup Requires: 4 red peppers, 1 large fennel bulb trimmed, 1 large potato, peeled, 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 ½ tsp cater sugar, Sea salt and black pepper, Splash of per nod, 500ml chicken or vegetable stock, 75ml soured cream, Few dill sprigs for garnish April’s seasonal food Vegetables broccoli carrots cauliflower chicory cucumber jersey royal new potatoes kale leeks lettuces and salad leaves onions potatoes (maincrop) purple sprouting broccoli radishes rhubarb rocket samphire salsify spinach spring onions watercress wild nettles Fruit Bananas kiwi fruit lemons oranges passion fruit Herbs, Flowers, Fungi & Nuts basil chervil chives coriander dill mint mushrooms (cultivated) parsley (curly) parsley (flat-leaf) sorrel Meat Beef chicken lamb pork rabbit turkey wood pigeon Fish & Seafood Cockles conger eel crab john dory lobster mackerel, mussels Oyster polak praws salmon sea bass sea trout shrimp skate wellks whitebait winkles January Seasonal Foods Vegetables beetroot brussels sprouts carrots cauliflower celeriac celery chicory horseradish jerusalem artichoke kale kohlrabi leeks onions parsnips potatoes (maincrop) pumpkin purple sprouting broccoli radishes rhubarb rocket salsify shallots spinach swede turnips Fruit apples blood oranges clementines kiwi fruit lemons oranges passion fruit pears pineapple pomegranate satsumas tangerines Herbs, Flowers, Fungi & Nuts almonds brazil nuts chestnuts chives coriander hazelnuts mushrooms (cultivated) mushrooms (wild) parsley (curly) truffles (black) truffles (white) walnuts Meat beef chicken duck goose grouse guinea fowl hare mallard partridge pork rabbit turkey venison wood pigeon Fish & Seafood brill clams cockles cod coley conger eel crab dab eel haddock halibut hake john dory langoustine lemon sole mackerel monkfish mussels oysters plaice scallops sea bream skate squid turbot winkles Comptetion - Win two tickets to see Enron Answer this simple question to win the hottest tickets in town- Two tickets to see Enron in the New Year . In the Victorian times a coin was added to the Christmas pudding mixture. The coin was believed to bring wealth and good luck in the coming year. What coin was traditionally used? penny silver six pence farthing shilling Send your name, […] Greek yogurt and raspberry torte Requires: 200g Greek yogurt, 200g double cream, 80g caster sugar, 1 orange, 6g gelatine, 1 punnet raspberries, 100 raspberry pulp, 20g sugar, 2 g gelatine, 2 brownies, 30g butter, 10ml whisky September Seasonal Foods What you should be eating in September Notting Hill Carnival The Notting Hill Carnival, is held every August Bank Holiday, on the Sunday and Monday of the last weekend in August and was, until a couple of years ago, officially the biggest street party in Europe. It celebrates the diverse cultures which make up Britain’s identity. It’s loud, vibrant and full of people of all […] January Seasonal Food Vegetables beetroot brussels sprouts cauliflower celeriac celery chicory jerusalem artichoke kale leeks parsnips potatoes (maincrop) rhubarb swede turnips Fruit & Nuts apples clementines kiwi fruit lemons oranges passion fruit pears pineapple pomegranate satsumas tangerines walnuts Meat duck guinea fowl hare partridge venison Fish & Seafood brill clams cockles haddock halibut hake john dory lemon sole monkfish mussels oysters plaice turbot	News home page Recent news items Did you know about St Patrick’s Day? March Seasonal Foods Did You Know About Valentine’s Day? February Seasonal Foods Did you Know the history of the Christmas Pudding November Seasonal Foods October Seasonal Foods About Poached Pears A History of Pear Growing in the UK Did You Know The Facts About Garlic? News Categories Cocktails (29) Events (37) News (50) Recipes (108) Dessert (33) Full menus (9) Main (40) Picnic (3) Starters (23) Special offers (1) Uncategorized (10) Our newsletter October September August July June May April March February January
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