The kitchen almanac

February

Still winter in the garden, but forced rhubarb and blood oranges bring colour to the table, and Pancake Day is near.

In season

  • Leek
  • Kale
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Purple sprouting broccoli
  • Parsnip
  • Swede
  • Celeriac
  • Forced rhubarb
  • Blood orange
  • Chicory
  • Mussel
  • Jerusalem artichoke

Days to mark

  • Valentine’s Day 14 February Recipes that serve two
  • Pancake Day 17 February Crêpes, drop scones and fillings

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