January

After over indulging during Christmas, many of us make resolutions to improve our diets.
Eating more fruit and vegetables is always a good idea.
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After over indulging during Christmas, many of us make resolutions to improve our diets. Eating more fruit and vegetables is always a good idea.

This is the month when purple sprouting broccoli makes a welcome arrival.

You’ll need a haggis if you’re going to celebrate Burns’ Night and also some neeps.

You’d better read this article in the Guardian if you want to know if a neep is a swede or a turnip.

If you fancy trying something different, have you tried Jerusalem artichokes?

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To keep up your vitamin C levels, it’s worth trying some blood oranges – the best ones are from Sicily.

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If you want to make marmalade, the bitter Seville oranges will be available in January and February and make lovely marmalade.

Some Web Links

Have a look on the web for more ideas:
www.bbc.co.uk/food/seasons/january

www.bbcgoodfood.com/seasonal-calendar/month/january

www.eattheseasons.co.uk/january.php