The kitchen almanac

November

Roots and brassicas for long braises, chestnuts to roast, and toffee and parkin for Bonfire Night.

In season

  • Squash
  • Pumpkin
  • Parsnip
  • Celeriac
  • Swede
  • Kale
  • Cabbage
  • Brussels sprout
  • Leek
  • Jerusalem artichoke
  • Apple
  • Pear
  • Quince
  • Cranberries
  • Chestnut
  • Venison
  • Pheasant
  • Mussel

Days to mark

  • Bonfire Night 5 November Parkin, sausages, treacle toffee
  • Remembrance 8 November
  • Armistice Day 11 November

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