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Seasonal Food of the Week:

Mussels

A thalassic design classic: turmeric-coloured morsels stunningly presented in raven shells. But they don't just look good. There's the wonderful percussive rhythm of mussels being gently shaken in the pan and poured into a large bowl. With head over the bowl you breathe in the tantalizing sea-fresh steam. Savour it. And then get to the task at hand; extracting succulent offerings from gaping shells and soaking up the fragrant broth with pieces of crusty-soft bread. The complete sensory food experience.

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Currently at their best:

Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Leeks, Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Bananas, Blood Oranges, Grapefruit, Kiwi Fruit, Lemons, Oranges, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Rhubarb

Beef, Chicken, Pork

Cockles, Gurnard, Hake, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Mussels, Oysters, Salmon, Dab, Langoustine, Skate, Winkles

Also in season:

Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Onions, Parsnips, Rocket, Spinach, Swede

Rabbit, Turkey, Wood Pigeon

Crab, Lobster, Mackerel, Scallops, Conger Eel, Eel, Shrimp, Whitebait

Chives, Coriander, Parsley (Curly), Parsley (Flat-Leaf)