The Currabinny cooks: Making the most of leeks

Creamy Leek Linguine. Photo: Bríd O'Donovan.

October can be a mixed bag. You get the first real chills of the year with frost appearing on particularly cold mornings. Rain, like always can be abundant and relentless. 

The early darkening sky can make us feel like going out and about less and curling up by the fire more. October can, at times, be gentle and fine. Clear skies, fresh crisp air, dappled light still offering warmth. The leaves turn amber, yellow and deep crimson red.