Feburary, 2026
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February is a month of contrasts. For those at the end of winter, vegetables are either coaxed along in hot houses or flown in from the other side of the world. If you are virtuous and well organised, you may still be living off the last of the local autumn harvest. Meanwhile, at the end of summer, gardens and markets are heavy with late-season bounty, and the first hints of autumn fruit begin to make tentative inroads into the stalls. There is plenty of choice in the vegetable department, and a gentle turning of the seasons, evident in the pantry.
Strove Tuesday or Pancake Day
When I was young, Pancake Day, or as I call it now, Shrove Tuesday, was a highlight of the year. On cold winter days in Scotland, my Australian mother made the best pancakes imaginable. Cooked on her treasured crêpes pan and served simply with a sprinkle of sugar and a squeeze of lemon, I can still summon the aroma and taste of those thin, golden rounds, and the sticky fingers as lemon and sugar trickled happily down wrists and arms.
Never had the joy of making pancakes from scratch? Fear not. Sarah has assembled a splendid collection to satisfy even the most devoted pancake enthusiast. From delicate blinis, to Malaysian-style seafood pancakes, and of course the thin crêpes of my childhood (Yummy Pancake recipe, below), there is something here for every table.
Pancake Menu
Canapés
Savoury Pancakes
Sweet Pancakes
Recipe
Seasonal Recipe Ideas
Sarah's Seasonal Recipe List has been updated with great ideas, which can be found below. Also, we have the Feburary's guide to the best seasonal produce. It is our "What to eat now" guide for those who are looking to get the most out of their local ingredients. There are Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere articles.