March brings with it the second week of Fair Trade Fortnight, St. David’s Day (1st March), Mother’s Day (14th March), when Simnel Cake is traditionally eaten, St. Patrick’s Day (17th), the Vernal Equinox and the beginning of Spring (20th March), Palm Sunday (28th) and, on the same day, the beginning of British Summer Time when the clocks go forward. Phew!
March also brings with it a whole host of seasonal veggies, and notably, the very last of the root vegetables. Which we know some of you at least will be pleased to hear!
Here’s the run down.
Coming in:
Sorrel
Spring greens
Going strong:
Cabbage (red and white)
Cauliflower
Carrots
Celeriac
Chicory
Endive
Forced Rhubarb
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onions
Purple sprouting broccoli
Rocket
Spinach
Swiss chard
Watercress
Winter greens
Last of:
Apples (from store)
Brussels sprouts
Jerusalem artichokes
Parsnips
Potatoes (from store)
Swede
Gone:
Beetroot
Cabbage (green and Savoy)
Celery
Kohl rabi
Pak choi
Radish
Salsify
Turnip
What will you be cooking with the very last of the root vegetables? And which of the ones that has gone will you miss the most?
Categories: food, recipes, seasonal eating
Ooo yum – I’m a kale and beetroot gal. I’ve been eating them all through the winter, but it’s great to know that they will be continuing for a while! I’ve just made a lentil and parsnip soup which went down well and my parsnip and potato casserole was a huge hit. I’m looking forward to Earth Day and the beginning of British summer time – yay!
Have you got special plans for Earth Day, Rachelle? I have been toying with the idea of inviting everyone in the street to come round to the front garden while I plant lettuce and spinach out in troughs on the front window sills, and invite them to go and plant some food of their own, maybe with free seeds to give away if I can get a local retailer to supply them with some catalogues …
Hey
no special plans; I’ll probably just do something solitary for that day. Your idea of inviting neighbours around sounds lovely though; very meaningful. Have fun!
Thanks Rachelle … there’s a big difference between toying with an idea and actually getting my finger out, of course!!
Embracing the seasons with food is one of the most enjoyable ways of marking the progress of Mother Nature. Mother’s Day is coming up and I cannot wait to see what edible delights my 3 are going to cook up from our veg box! Tracey Smith