Eat Seasonal?

Why?

Food that’s in season in our climate requires less transport and refrigeration during travel therefore has less of an impact on the climate.
Food produced naturally and in-season doesn’t rely on artificial lighting and heating and therefore uses less energy than out-of season produce.
Eating seasonally allows us to enjoy the changing of the seasons and experience food at its best.

Food from local gardens, allotments and farms is likely to be in season, so shopping locally and growing your own is a good way to make sure that most of what you’re eating is in season.
Wild and foraged foods are the ultimate seasonal food, but please follow the guidelines given in the local food section before eating anything.
Preserving is a great way to capture the flavours of seasonal produce to enjoy later in the year. It's a great feeling to have a store-cupboard full of jams, pickles and bottled fruit!

For information on what’s in season in the UK and when, visit: www.eatseasonably.co.uk or www.eattheseasons.co.uk

Why not ask your local shopkeeper or market stallholders to recommend the best of what’s fresh now?
Go on a nature walk, but take along a wild food book instead of a wildlife guide.
If you’re unsure where to start with preserving, ask friends and neighbours if they have experience - and sometimes Transition Black Isle runs workshops, so check our website.

Find Your Local Food

Why not ask friends, family and neighbours for their vegetarian or vegan recipes. If you like them, we’d love you to share them with everyone else on our forum.
If you’re more comfortable cooking meals based around meat and dairy, why not try ordering the vegetarian option the next time you’re out for a meal.

Out of Date?

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