Fish
Because the rest of Europe is mysteriously quiet UK fish prices have tumbled to their lowest for years. There was even fish going unsold at Newlyn market the other day - buyers so spoilt for choice that they wouldn't even stump up 50p a kilo for the remainder. Expect a whole heap of bargains for the next week or two - lemon sole, brill and monkfish are all down. Dover sole is at a rock-bottom £13 per kg, large hake at £5 per kg. In general, everything is pretty reasonable and available - langoustines, scallops, shellfish, sardines and herrings from Cornwall. And there's even more good news, the first two sea trout were caught in the River Towey this weekend, ushering in a new season to join the already exciting Irish wild trout season.
Source: Chef Direct
Meat
The Jamie Oliver effect has seen a big increase in pork demand, especially for shoulder, his recommended cut. Luckily there is enough around. There's still plenty of mutton on the market, and there will continue to be so until the end of the month, when it'll be replaced by spring lamb. Game has now completely finished and lots of kitchens have switched to wood pigeon and hare to fill that wild quota.
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Fresh
What's there to be excited about? Forced rhubarb, blood oranges, red Brussels tops are all nice treats this time of year. We can't be too far from nettles and wild garlic but until then it's the usual crop of winter cabbage and roots.
Source: 4 Degrees
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