I remember going to the market with my mum… And seeing her buying broad beans in Spring, watermelon in July-August and pears, oranges…in winter.

A lot of years later I still go to the market with my mum but seeing strawberries or melon on stalls in winter just make me upset. We have great vegetables and fruits in autumn and winter so let’s let the nature goes, she is doing a great job.

Food eaten in season is at the peak of its flavor and nutrient value. Buying English seasonal food is more environmentally friendly too, as it hasen’t been shipped in from other parts of the world.

You can discover what’s in season by visiting eattheseason.co.uk.

Another good reason is, if you like your area and don’t want it to look alike a central London High Street very soon : buy locally… And it is not more expensive.

Beetroots, parsnips, carrots, squashes, mushrooms…

I made this delicious Bramley apple and potatoes rösti and a goat cheese mousse to go with my seasonal vegetables.

 

‘Bramley apple and potatoes rösti‘, serves 4.

Ingredients :

– 2 potatoes, peeled, washed and grated

– ½ Bramley apple (the original recipe was one potato for one apple but I found it too acid)

– ½ onion finely chopped

– 1 tbsp unsalted butter

– 1 tbsp olive oil

Method :

1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess moisture. Tip into a bowl and mix with apple and onion. Season well.

2. Heat the butter and oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Divide the mixture into 4, then place heaps in a pan, pressing down with the back of a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden.

For the goat cheese mousse : around 150g of soft goat cheese with 2 or 3 tbsp of single cream, salt and pepper.

I remember going to the market with my mum… And seeing her buying broad beans in Spring, watermelon in July-August and pears, oranges…in winter.
A lot of years later I still go to the market with my mum but seeing strawberries or melon on stalls in winter just make me upset. We have great vegetables and fruits in autumn and winter so let’s let the nature goes, she is doing a great job.
Food eaten in season is at the peak of its flavor and nutrient value. Buying English seasonal food is more environmentally friendly too, as it hasen’t been shipped in from other parts of the world.
You can discover what’s in season by visiting eattheseason.co.uk.
Another good reason is, if you like your area and don’t want it to look alike a central London High Street very soon : buy locally… And it is not more expensive.
Beetroots, parsnips, carrots, squashes, mushrooms…
I made this delicious Bramley apple and potatoes rösti and a goat cheese mousse to go with my seasonal vegetables.

‘Bramley apple and potatoes rösti’, serves 4.
Ingredients :
– 2 potatoes, peeled, washed and grated
– ½ Bramley apple (the original recipe was one potato for one apple but I found it too acid)
– ½ onion finely chopped
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1 tbsp olive oil
Method :
1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess moisture. Tip into a bowl and mix with apple and onion. Season well.
2. Heat the butter and oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Divide the mixture into 4, then place heaps in a pan, pressing down with the back of a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden.
For the goat cheese mousse : around 150g of soft goat cheese with 2 or 3 tbsp of single cream, salt and pepper.
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