Rhubarb continues to steal the headlines in Feb. But it’s the Yorkshire triangle of candle lit forced Rhubarb that every chef wants to get their hands on. From New York to Soho this incredible harvesting practice has produced the world’s best Rhubarb since the late 1800’s. Grown in dark sheds across Yorkshire with only a small candle light to strive for ensuring the stalks are packed full of unrivalled pink power.

Seville Oranges roll over from Jan for those Marmalade lovers. The turn of the month sees the turn in availability with only a few weeks left on these ugly old things.

Navels however have only just kicked off. Their unique look, one that some even avoid in the supermarket (can you believe it) sees an undeveloped twin poking through. A completely natural mutation that was first discovered in Brazil in the early 1800s. This is what makes the Navel completely seedless. No GMO here!

Jan & Feb always causes a spike in basic salad lines. From Dutch to Spanish we go - the UK always fronts the brunt of some pretty hefty prices on household essentials. Surprisingly this year hasn’t been as bad as recent and with the first few signs of prices dropping on Aubergine, Courgette & Capsicums maybe there’s light at the end of the tunnel