The kitchen almanac

March

The stores run low as the hungry gap begins, but wild garlic fills the woods and purple sprouting broccoli is at its best.

In season

  • Purple sprouting broccoli
  • Spring green
  • Leek
  • Kale
  • Cauliflower
  • Rhubarb
  • Wild garlic
  • Spinach
  • Radish
  • Spring onion
  • Chicory

Days to mark

  • St David’s Day 1 March Welsh cakes, cawl, rarebit
  • Mothering Sunday 13 to 15 March Brunch, cakes and a proper roast

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