What's in season in November
Pumpkin, quince, leeks and the first winter cabbage. A market list for the month.
November markets in Bulgaria turn orange and green: pumpkins and squash, quinces, late apples and pears, leeks, cabbage, celeriac, beetroot and spinach. Walnuts from the autumn harvest are at their best.
Seasonal produce has usually travelled less, which often means more flavour and a lower price. It also brings natural variety to the kitchen as the months change.
This month we're baking pumpkin, simmering bean soup and stewing quince for breakfast.
Try this
- Roast a whole pumpkin on Sunday and use it all week.
- Poach quince in water with a little honey and cinnamon.
- Buy walnuts in their shells: they keep fresh longer.