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Seasonal Produce for your wedding Meals
Now let me know if you agree or disagree, but food is one of the most important parts of a wedding right? The guests need feeding, we feed some of them a couple of meals in-fact, plus snacks (canapés, cake, grazing boards, sweet carts, dessert tables, crisp walls if your lucky)
Sitting down to share your first meal as a married couple with your loved ones is poignant.
Background:
The Wedding Breakfast – Why is it called a Breakfast when we have it for lunch/dinner or tea (depending where you are from in the country, but that’s a debate for another day)? Because previously, the wedding service was usually a Eucharistic Mass, so the newlyweds would have been fasting before the wedding in order to be eligible to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Thus…… it’s their first meal after breaking the fast so it’s called a Breakfast. The Wedding Reception is post Wedding Breakfast and is the dinner/tea/supper, drinks and dancing part of the day.
What are you eating?
Using seasonal and local food means that what we eat is fresher, it has more nutrients and has traveled just a few miles from farm to plate. Meats and seafood are farmed more ethically too.
Fruit and vegetables start losing their nutrients the moment they are picked so it’s best to eat them quick.
Head to local farmers markets, talk to your chef or venue about where they get their produce.
Benefits of seasonal food
Seasonal vegetables are grown in their natural state so no need for chemical enhancements.
Seasonal food is cheaper and abundant because of supply and demand
As mentioned above, using seasonal and local food requires less travel and distribution so a lower impact of CO2 emissions, plus supporting local is also a huge benefit to your local economy.
Here are some seasonal foods and recipes to consider month by month
JANUARY
Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, rhubarb, salsify, shallots, spring greens, spring onions, squash, swede, turnips. apples, pears, chicory, artichoke, asparagus, basil, beetroot, broccoli, purple sprouting broccoli, carrots, wild garlic, kale, lettuce, morel mushrooms, wild nettles, new potatoes, parsnips, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, watercress, chives, dill, rhubarb, Lamb, Wood pigeon, Venison (roe deer), Cockles, Crab (brown), Langoustine, Lobster, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon (farmed), Sea trout, Shrimp, Trout (farmed), Whelks, WhitebaitDuck, Guinea fowl, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Turkey, Venison (fallow deer), Wild Boar, Woodcock, Clams, Cockles, Cod, Coley, crab, Dab, Dover sole, Gurnard, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Langoustine, Lemon sole, Lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters (native, rock), Plaice, Prawns, Red mullet, Salmon (farmed), Scallops (queen), Sea bass (wild), Sea bream, Skate, Trout (farmed), Turbot, Whiting, Winkles
FEBRUARY
Beetroot, purple sprouting broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage – red; savoy; white, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, rhubarb, salsify, shallots, spring greens, spring onions, squash, swede, turnips, apples, pears, chicory, Duck, Guinea fowl, Hare, Partridge, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison (fallow deer), Clams, Cockles, Cod, Coley, crab, Dab, Dover sole, Gurnard, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Langoustine, Lemon sole, Lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters (native, rock), Plaice, Prawns, Red mullet, Salmon (farmed), Scallops (queen), Sea bass (wild), Sea bream, Skate, Trout (farmed), Turbot, Winkles
MARCH
Artichoke, beetroot, purple sprouting broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, wild garlic, kale, leeks, wild nettles, parsnip, radishes, rhubarb, salsify, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, swede, watercress, chicory. Rhubarb,apples, Venison (fallow deer), Wild Boar, • Cockles, Crab (brown), Dab, Dover sole, Gurnard, Hake, Langoustine, Lemon sole, Lobster, Mussels, Oysters (rock), Pollack, Red mullet, Salmon (farmed), Shrimp, Trout (farmed), Whitebait, Winkles
APRIL
Artichoke, asparagus, basil, beetroot, broccoli, purple sprouting broccoli, carrots, wild garlic, kale, lettuce, morel mushrooms, wild nettles, new potatoes, parsnips, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, watercress, chicory, chives, dill, rhubarb, Lamb, Wood pigeon, Venison (roe deer), Cockles, Crab (brown), Langoustine, Lobster, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon (farmed), Sea trout, Shrimp, Trout (farmed), Whelks, Whitebait
MAY
Artichoke, asparagus, aubergine, beetroot, broccoli, sweetheart cabbage, carrots, wild garlic, jersey royal potatoes, lettuce, wild nettles, new potatoes, peas, peppers, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, watercress, strawberries, rhubarb, basil, chervil, chicory, chillies, chives, coriander, dill, elderflower, mint, nasturtium, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, Lamb, Wood pigeon, Venison (roe deer), Cod, Coley,Crab (spider), Crayfish, Haddock, Langoustine, Mackerel, Megrim, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon (farmed), Sardines, Sea trout,Shrimp, Trout (farmed), Whelks,, Whitebait, Whiting
JUNE
Artichoke, asparagus, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, sweetheart cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, kohlrabi, lettuce, mangetout, marrow, wild nettles, new potatoes, onions, Pak choi, peas, peppers, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, runner beans, samphire, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, apricots, bilberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, greengages, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, tayberries. Rhubarb, Strawberries, basil, chervil, chicory, chillies, chives, coriander, dill, elderflower, mint, nasturtium, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, Lamb, Venison (roe deer), Wood pigeon, Black Bream, Cod, Coley, Crab (spider), Crayfish, Cuttlefish, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Langoustine, Mackerel, Megrim, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon (farmed, wild), Sardines, Scallops (queen), Sea Bass, Sea bream, Sea trout, Shrimp, Squid, Trout (farmed), Whelks, Whitebait, Whiting
JULY
Artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage – sweetheart; white, carrots, cauliflower, chillies, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, kohlrabi, lettuce, mangetout, wild nettles, new potatoes, onions, Pak choi, peas, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, runner beans, samphire, shallots, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, sweetcorn, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, apricots, bilberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, greengages, loganberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, basil, chervil, chicory, chillies, chives, coriander, dill, elderflower, mint, nasturtium, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, Lamb, Rabbit, Venison (roe deer), Wood pigeon, Black Bream, Cod, Coley, Crab (spider), Crayfish, Cuttlefish, Dover sole, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Langoustine, Lobster, Mackerel, Megrim, Pilchard, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon, Sardines, Scallops (queen), Sea bream, Sea trout, Shrimp, Squid, Whelks, Whitebait
AUGUST
Artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage – sweetheart; white, carrots, cauliflower, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mangetout, marrow, mushrooms – cultivated & wild, onions, Pak choi, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes (maincrop), pumpkin, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, runner beans, samphire, shallots, sorrel, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, sweetcorn, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, apricots, bilberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, cherries, damsons, greengages, loganberries, plums, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, basil, chillies, chives, coriander, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, Beef, Lamb, Rabbit, Venison (fallow deer, roe deer), Wood pigeon, Cod, Coley, Crab, Dab, Dover sole, Grey mullet, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Langoustine, Lemon sole, Mackerel, Monkfish, Pilchard, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Red mullet, Salmon (farmed, wild), Sardines, Scallops (queen), Sea bass (wild), Sea bream, sea trout, Shrimp, Squid, Trout (farmed), Whelks, Whiting
SEPTEMBER
Artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage – red; sweetheart; white, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, French beans, garlic, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mangetout, marrow, wild mushrooms, onions, Pak choi, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, runner beans, samphire, shallots, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, sweetcorn, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, apples, bilberries, blackberries, chestnuts, cobnuts, damsons, elderberries, pears, plums, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, chillies, chicory, chives, coriander, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, Beef, Duck, Grouse, Guinea fowl, Hare, Lamb, Pheasant, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison (fallow deer, red deer), Wild Boar, Wood pigeon, Black Bream, Clams, Cod, Coley, Crab (brown, spider), Crayfish, Dab, Dover sole, Grey mullet, Gurnard, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Herring, Lemon sole, Lobster, Mackerel, Megrim, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters (native, rock), Pilchard, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Razor Clams, Salmon (farmed, wild), Sardine, Scallops, Red mullet, Sea bass (wild), Sea bream, Shrimp, Squid, Trout (farmed), Turbot, Whelks, Whiting, Winkles
OCTOBER
Artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage – red; savoy; sweetheart; white, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, courgette, cucumber, fennel, garlic, horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, marrow, wild mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rocket, runner beans, salsify, shallots, sorrel, spinach, spring greens, spring onions, summer squash, swede, Swiss chard, sweetcorn, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, winter squash, apples, bilberries, blackberries, chestnuts, cobnuts, elderberries, medlar, pears, quince, chicory, chillies, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, Beef, Duck, Grouse, Goose, Guinea fowl, Hare, Lamb, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Turkey, Venison (fallow deer, red deer), Wild Boar, Wood pigeon, brill, clams, cockles, coley / saithe, crab (spider), dab, flounder, gurnard (grey, red), haddock, hake, herring / sild, langoustine / scampi, lobster, mackerel, monkfish, mussels, oysters (native), plaice, pollock, pouting / bib, prawns, sardines / European pilchard, scallops, sole (common / Dover, lemon, witch / Torbay), sprat / whitebait, trout, wild turbot
NOVEMBER
Artichoke, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage – red; savoy; white, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, wild mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, salsify, shallots, swede, Swiss chard, turnips, watercress, winter squash, apples, chestnuts, cobnuts, cranberries, elderberries, pears, quince, chicory, rosemary, sage, Beef, Duck, Grouse, Goose, Guinea fowl, Hare, Lamb, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Turkey, Venison (fallow deer, red deer), Wild Boar, Wood pigeon, brill,clams, cockles, coley / saithe, dab, flounder, gurnard (grey, red), haddock, hake, halibut (wild Greenland), herring, lobster, mackerel, monkfish, mussels, oysters, plaice, pollock, pouting/bib, prawns, scallops, sole (common / Dover, lemon, witch), spider crab, sprat / whitebait, trout, wild turbot
DECEMBER
Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cabbage – red; savoy; white, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms – cultivated & wild, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, salsify, shallots, swede, Swiss chard, turnips, watercress, winter squash, apples, chestnuts, cranberries, pears, quince, chicory, Duck, Guinea fowl, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Snipe, Turkey, Venison (fallow deer), Wild Boar, Woodcock, Clams, Cockles, Cod, Coley, crab, Dab, Dover sole, Gurnard, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Langoustine, Lemon sole, Lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters (native, rock), Plaice, Prawns, Red mullet, Salmon (farmed), Scallops (queen), Sea bass (wild), Sea bream, Skate, Trout (farmed), Turbot, Whiting, Winkles,
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