January
February
March

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

John and Jean Mannion,
Blake Street, York

A much-maligned Christmas classic. Give them a new twist with stylish Brussels sprout soup with creme fraiche.

RED CABBAGE

Harrissons, Newgate Market

Brighten up a dark winter's day with a splash of colour in the form of hot, spicy red cabbage

 


DUCKLINGS

JA Mountfield and Son, Bubwith, Selby

Try a change to a traditional chicken roast with honey glazed duckling

 

April
May
June


LEEKS

Gillamoor Village Shop

Celebrate pancake day a little late with delicious leek and Wensleydale
pancakes

 

LAMB

Highland Farm, Burniston

A traditional roast of spring lamb with mint sauce is hard to beat, but try rare with some oriental flavours to give it a new lease of life.

 

STRAWBERRIES

Farmer's Cart, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe

You cannot get much fresher than strawberries you have picked yourself. Enjoy them with a good splash of cream, you deserve it.

July
August
September

SEA TROUT

Cross of York, Fishmonger, Newgate Market, York

What could be better on a hot summer's night than fresh fish in its prime, served with cool salad and hollandaise

APPLES

The Organic Pantry, Newton Kyme near Tadcaster

Catch them while they are sweet and fresh, or bake them in a pie

 


GAME

M&K Butchers, Bishopthorpe Road

As we come into game season, treat yourself with wild duck or venison for a full flavoured change.

 

October
November
December

POTATOES

Simon Bradley, Annamine garden Centre, York

A staple all year round, the autumn crops are at their best in the early winter months. Bake them in their jackets with sea salt for full flavour.

BEEF

Sunny Bank Farm Beef, Whixley

The classic, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding just cannot be beaten or for a warming change try rich casseroles and stews for some real winter comfort food.

 

ROOT VEGETABLES

Fruit 'n' Things, Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe

Add colour with carrot and parsnop mash with cheese, rich warming and sweet, a great addition to Christmas dinner.