November feels
November’s sky is chill and drear,
Sir Walter Scott
November’s leaf is red and sear.
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Notable Dates in November
12th September – 1st November – Matlock Bath Illuminations
5th November – Bonfire Night
7th November – Longleat Festival of Light
7th November – Bridgewater Carnival
15th November – New Moon
30th November – Full Moon
30th November – St Andrew’s Day
November seasonal Foods
What is seasonal in November.
If you would like a selection of Seasonal Organic produce, try Riverford veg, fruit and meat boxes
Greens:
Roots, etc:
Staples:
Meat:
Fruits:
Seafood:
Exotics:
In nature
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On the Farm
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Things to do in November
In the November garden
What to plant and sow
Gardening hints
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Out and about
Days and nights draw even.
Recipe of the month.
Crispy, juicy, melty Pork & roots.
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Ingredients
Pork – Cooking times.
If unsure, the following is a good rule of thumb:
@175C (170c Fan) 25 mins /Pound + 20 minutes. 35 mins /kg +20 minutes.
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Some Salt.
Equipment.
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Kitchen roll can be useful.
A large cup or mug you don’t use too often.
Preparation
Get it out the fridge. Weight it, note it, or read the label with the weight on it.
Give it a rinse, Dry it using a kitchen towel, or tea towel (straight to the wash)
Rub liberally with salt. Ensure it is well scored – if you have a butcher, ensure that they score it, if not, do it yourself with a sharp knife. If this is not possible, don’t panic. Ideally, the pieces should be the size of the perfect scratching or crackling.
Leave for at least an hour, or maybe two or more if its big (over 6kg / 9lb) at room temperature. You may cover with something to keep of flies or domestic animals.
Cooking
I think this goes very well with some carrots, (roast spuds if you are making them, or a bit of mash – potato or root), and lots of greens: depending on how the season is and your taste, Sprouts, Winter cabbage, Kale, Caleibrase or if lucky sprouting broccoli.
Activities, things to see and do in November
With lengthening days arise more opportunities to get out and about. To see what is happening in nature and the countryside. There is also a lot more to see as they year really starts to get going.
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November in pictures
Blue Tit