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
- Candlemas 2 February Crêpes for Candlemas, sweet and savoury
- Valentine’s Day 14 February
- Pancake Day 17 February Crêpes, drop scones and fillings
- Ash Wednesday 18 February Fish, soups and plainer cooking for the forty days
From the collection
Homestyle Kalua Pork with Cabbage in a Slow Cooker cabbage
Greek Pork Stew with Leeks and Celery leek
Potato Leek Soup leek
Farro Pasta with Kale & Walnuts kale
Leek and Brie Risotto leek
Beef Stew with Root Vegetables parsnip
Slow Cooker German-Style Pot Roast cabbage
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup leek