Sheep Polypore. A variety of mushroom with a whitish often circular cap, white on the underside, and a white central stalk; found under conifers. Listed as edible but not popular.

Roast mutton, usually a leg.

"Mutton and cabbage." A stew with mutton and cabbage, usually served with boiled potatoes.

Mineral water

A Lenten bun cut into two, filled with cream and topped with icing sugar.

Draught beer

"Poor man." Christmas crullers. Deep fried biscuits (US: cookies) flavoured with brandy and lemon. They looked like crinkled, plaited ribbons.

February

Leg of mutton. Often cured and lightly salted when it is eaten with other cold meats served with soured cream (US: cultured sour cream) and sausages.