A handy guide of which fruits and nuts, and vegetables and herbs are available to cook with seasonally in December, for both southern and northern hemispheres.
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- Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere
- Vegetables and Herbs: Southern Hemisphere
- Fruit and Nuts: Northern Hemisphere
- Vegetables and Herbs: Northern Hemisphere
Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere


Chicken Salad with Apricots, Almonds and Tarragon by What a Girl Eats • Apricot Cake by Plated Cravings • Apricot Cobbler by Taste of Home


Prawn-Stuffed Avocados with Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Chicken, Broccoli and Beetroot Salad with Avocado Pesto by Emily Kydd • Avocado Hollandaise by Jamie Oliver


Peanut Butter, Ricotta and Banana English Muffins by Food Daydreaming • Banana and Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake by AWW Food • Banana Soufflés by Eric Ripert


Blackberry Whisky on Olive • Blackberry Pie Bars by The Novice Chef • Blackberry Fool by Jamie Oliver


Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Take a Megabite • Blueberry Mojito by The Novice Chef


Morello Cherry Spoon Sweet by Maggie Beer • Cherry Ripe Bites by Martyna Angell • German Cherry Streusel by Brigitte Hafner


Green Gooseberry Jam with Elderflower by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall • Gooseberry Fool by Mary Berry • Brown Butter Gooseberry Tart by Top with Cinnamon


Caramelized Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes by With Salt and Wit • Grape Salsa by Cook Nourish Bliss • Roasted Grape, Goat Cheese and Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by How Sweet Eats


Honeydew Melon Agua Fresca with Lime by Recipes to Nourish • Honeydew Salsa by Sweet Life Bake • Honeydew Ripple Ice Cream by Olivia Andrews


Gremolata by Food Daydreaming • Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary by Phoebe Wood • Lemon Magic Cake by Jo Cooks


Lychee Ceviche by Love & Olive Oil • Chicken and Lychee Green Curry by Every Last Bite • Mango Lychee Pudding by Spoonful Passion


Coconut Rice Salad with Green Mango by Food Daydreaming • Mango Chicken Curry by Elise Bauer • Mango Crumb Bars by Joyous Apron


Nectarine Upside-Down Cake by Damn Delicious • Fried Nectarines with Vanilla Mascarpone by She Wears Many Hats • Grilled Nectarine Salad with Chicken, Mozzarella and Mint by Happy Body Formula


Sweet and Savoury Glazed Orange Tofu by the Vegan Atlas • Sicilian Whole Orange Cake by Christina’s Cucina • French Orange Tart by A Baking Journey


Coconut Papaya Smoothie by Minimalist Baker • Green Papaya Salad by Recipe Tin Eats • Tamarind Pork Meatballs with Papaya Salsa by Janine Ratcliffe


Passionfruit and Mint Cooler by White on Rice Couple • Passionfruit Mousse by Olivia’s Cuisine • Chocolate Passionfruit Brownies by Wholesome Patisserie


Peach Galette with Sour Cream Pastry by Food Daydreaming • Peach Cobbler by Tastes Better from Scratch • 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt by Just a Taste


Blackened Salmon Tacos w Minted Pineapple Salsa by Food Daydreaming • Thai Pineapple Fried Rice by Cookie and Kate • Pineapple, Lime and Coconut Delicious Pudding by Emma Galloway


Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming • Pomelo Citrus Bars by Megan Gordon • Punto Pomelo by Cyrus Keyhari


Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail by HWC Magazine • Asian Fruit Salad by Robin Asbell • Savoury Stuffed Rambutan on Food.com


Lychee and Raspberry Salad with Raspberry Rose Elixir by Graham Hornigold • Raspberry Walnut Tart by Elise Bauer • Raspberry-Ricotta Cake by Alison Roman


Drink: Red Current Lemonade by Katy Keck • Dessert: Red Current Yogurt Cakes by Crumb • Something Different: Red Current Clafoutis by A Cozy Kitchen


Rockmelon Drink by Not Quite Nigella • Grilled Rockmelon with Feta by Stefano de Pieri • Rockmelon Passionfruit Mousse by AWW Food


Star Fruit Pickle by Raksha’s Kitchen • Star Fruit, Ginger and Lemon Tea by My Delicious Blog • Star Fruit with Coconut-Sugar Sauce and Sago Pudding by Lynne Mullins


Strawberry Shortcakes by Food Daydreaming • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars by Well Plated by Erin • Strawberry Sauce by Natasha’s Kitchen


Dinner: NZ Woman’s Weekly’s Sesame Pork with Tamarillo and Ginger Chutney • Dessert: Jess Sly’s Poached Tamarillos in Honey and Vanilla Syrup • Something Different: Delicious’ Baked Ricotta with Poached Tamarillos


Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Skewers by Sabrina Ghayour • Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad by Nigella Lawson • Watermelon Steak by Live, Eat, Learn
Vegetables and Herbs: Southern Hemisphere


Stir-Fried Gai Lan by Tony Tan • Roasted Snapper with Chilli, Sesame and Soy by Matt Moran • Stir-Fried Beef with Wombok and Chilli by Lynne Mullins


Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus by Café Delites • Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Feta by Once Upon a Chef • Asparagus Tart with Chives, Tarragon and Gruyere by Feasting at Home


Basil Lemonade by Dominic Smith • Lemon Basil Chicken by Well Plated by Erin • Lime Basil Bundt Cake by The Spiced Life


Spanish Chicken with Garlic and Fresh Bay Leaves by Neil Perry • Bistek with Onion and Bay Leaves by Angela Dimayuga • Mandarin and Bay Leaf Olive Loaf by Caroline Griffiths


Beansprout Stir Fry by Omnivore’s Cookbook • Miso Beansprout Rolls by Sara Buenfeld • Beansprout Salad by Just One Cookbook


Borscht by Adam Bush • Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver • Beetroot Fritters with Soured Cream and Salmon Tartare by Diana Henry


Broad Bean, Mint and Ricotta Salad by Top with Cinnamon • Broad Beans with Tomatoes and Anchovies by Maxine Clark • Fried Tortillas with Broad Beans, Feta and Lime by Lisa Featherby


Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Spicy Potato, Red Onion and Capsicum Bake by AWW Food • Capsicum Masala by Cooking from the Heart


Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Roasted Carrot, Rocket and Lentil Salad by Sophie Godwin • Carrot Cake Cheesecake by Amanda James


Simple Celery Soup by Feasting at Home • Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts • Celery Alla Parmigiana by Jamie Oliver


Scrambled Eggs with Chervil by Jerry Traunfeld • Creamy Potato and Chervil Soup with a Poached Egg by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary• Pasta Rags with Prawns, Fresh Peas and Chervil by Maggie Beer


Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Easy Quick Pickled Chillies by Simply Delicious • Hot Red Chilli Sauce by Rick Stein


Fusilli with Bacon and Chives by Food & Wine • Fish with Lemon and Chive Butter Sauce by You Plate It • Spring Scampi with Chives by Midwest Living


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Coriander and Mint Chicken (Chicken Harra Masala) by Kumar Mahadevan • Fresh Coriander Sauce by Chatelaine


Sushi Cake by Food Daydreaming • Cucumber salad à la Xi’an Impression by Yotam Ottolenghi • Chilled Cucumber, Dill and Yogurt Soup by Olive Magazine


Daikon Radish Salad by My Korean Kitchen • Fried Daikon Balls by Honest Food Talks • Simmered Daikon Radish with Chicken in Yuzu Sauce by I Heart Umami


Lemon Dill Dressing by The Café Sucre Farine • Skillet Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs by Damn Delicious • Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce by Sheela Prakash


Garlic and Herb Grilled Eggplant by Every Last Bite • Nasu Dengaku by Pickled Plum • Eggplant, Mozzarella and Saffron Rice Bake by Katrina Meynink


Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Butter Italian Sausage Sandwiches by Little Kitchen. Big World • Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms by Nutmeg Nanny


Fresh Ginger Tea by Cookie and Kate • Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken by Budget Bytes • Ahi Poke Bowls with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette by Cooking and Beer


Green Bean Salad with Basil, Balsamic, and Parmesan by Elise Bauer • Peas and Beans with Pistachio Pesto by Delicious • Green Bean Gratin by Heidimoyer


Passionfruit and Kaffir Lime Lemonade on AGFG • Chicken Curry with Kaffir Lime Leaves by Roti and Rice • Kaffir Lime and Blueberry Frozen Custard by Sense and Edibility


Lemongrass Mojito by Jamie Oliver • Poached Prawn with Lemongrass and Lime by Adam Liaw • Lemongrass Chicken Thighs by The Modern Proper


Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps by Katie Webster • Vegan Grilled Lettuce by Lucy and Lentils


Marjoram Sauce with Capers and Green Olives by 101 Cookbooks • Fresh Marjoram Soup by SOS Cuisine • Tuscan Beans with Sausage and Marjoram by Darren Robertson


Summer Tomato Spaghetti with Burrata by Food Daydreaming • Garlic and Mint Chicken Breasts by Better Homes and Garden • Pukka Pineapple with Bashed-Up Mint Sugar by Jamie Oliver


Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • White Onion, Chive and Sweet Vinegar Salad by O Tama Carey • BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Onion Bombs by Noshing with the Nolands


Oregano, Rosemary and Marjoram Vinegar by EatingWell Test Kitchen • Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Oregano, and Garlicky Breadcrumbs by Nourish and Fete • Chicken with Oregano Dressing by the Innocent Bystander restaurant


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Parsley Yogurt Sauce by Sweet Caramel Sunday • Summer Parsley Salad by Shira McDermott


Yogurt Flatbread, Greens, Taramasalata and Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Gnocchi with Peas, Pesto and Spinach by Janine Ratcliffe • Snapper Pea a la Français by Shannon Bennett


Watermelon, Coppa and Pickled Radishes by Nigel Slater • Spiced Radishes on Preserved Lemon Yogurt by Adam Bush • No-Stir Risotto with Radishes, Asparagus and Artichokes by Delicious


Garlic and Rosemary Skillet Bread by The Food Charlatan • Orange Glazed Salmon with Rosemary by Cooking Classy • Rosemary Roasted Chicken and Potatoes by Tori Avey


Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts with Sage and Lemon by Food Daydreaming • One-Pot Red Wine Pasta with Sage and Walnuts by Hetty McKinnon • Roasted Pork with Sage, Rosemary and Garlic by Marco Canora


Quick Sesame Snow Peas by Faith Durand • Snow Pea Salad by Salads with Anastasia • Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Shiitakes and Ginger by Andrea Reusing


Parmesan Broth Minestrone with Pistou by Food Daydreaming • Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach by Carolyn Casner • Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Curry by the Good Food Team


Skillet Scallions by Edna Lewis • Carrot and Beet Salad with Scallion Emulsion by Country Grocer • Egg Pizza with Scallions by A Couple Cooks


Buttery Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas by Café Delites • Roasted Sugar Snap Peas by Easy Weeknight Recipes • Thai Chicken Parcel with Sugar Snap Peas and Rice by Lucy Netherton


Creamed Corn with Bacon by Michael Symon • Crispy Corn by Swasthi’s Recipes • Simple Summer Corn Soup by Minimalist Baker


Green Olive and Thyme Focaccia on Food Daydreaming • Savory Garlic and Thyme Buttermilk Biscuits by Foodness Gracious • Mushroom Gnocchi with Thyme by Anna Banana


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Green Tomato Salsa Verde by Wonky Wonderful • Roasted tomatoes with Fontina and Thyme by Healthy Green Kitchen


Japanese Watercress Salad by Pickled Plum • Stir-Fried Watercress and Baby Tatsoi by Caroline Griffiths and Vicki Valsamis • Watercress Soup with Zucchini and Turmeric by My Parisian Kitchen


Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Warm Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette by Vikalinka • Rad Rainbow Raw Pad Thai by Oh She Glows


Zucchini Flower Quiche on Food Daydreaming • Zucchini Flowers with Ricotta, Parmesan and Mint with Anchovy Sauce by Lisa Featherby • Roasted Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Bacon, Mushroom and Ricotta by White on Rice Couple
Fruit and Nuts: Northern Hemisphere


Roast Pork with Apple and Apricot Stuffing by Fresh Magazine • Toffee Apple Brioche and Butter Pudding on Olive Magazine • Our Favourite Apple Pie by Inspired Taste


Prawn-Stuffed Avocados with Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Chicken, Broccoli and Beetroot Salad with Avocado Pesto by Emily Kydd • Avocado Hollandaise by Jamie Oliver


Peanut Butter, Ricotta and Banana English Muffins by Food Daydreaming • Banana and Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake by AWW Food • Banana Soufflés by Eric Ripert


Snack: Chocolate and Brazil Nut No-Bake Energy Bites by The Toasted Pine Nut • Dinner: Chicken with Pomegranate and Brazil Nuts by Miriam Nice • Sweet: Brazil Nut and Almond Brittle by Sarah Hobbs


Chestnut Butter by Cooking on the Weekends • Chestnut Hummus with Herbed Pita Chips by Busy in Brooklyn • Chestnut Mousse Cake with Sour Cherries by Somewhere Over the Kitchen


My Clementine Cocktail by Patricia Richards • Super Soft Clementine Sugar Cookies by Comfort of Cooking • Clementine Cake by Nigella Lawson


Cranberry, Port and Orange Sauce by Kaylee Newton • Blue Cheese, Cranberry, and Turkey Bundles by Half Baked Harvest • Cranberry Orange Muffins by Sally’s Baking Addiction


Savoury Date and Feta Tart on Food to Love • Stuffed Dates Eight Ways by Cardamom and Tea • Raw Date Brownies by Family Food on the Table


Vanilla Fig Oatmeal with Pistachios and Honey by Recipe Runner • Braised Short Rib Tagine with Figs and Almonds by Snixy Kitchen • Fig and Brandy Clafoutis by Kitchy Kitchen


Baked Grapefruit with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon by Not enough Cinnamon • Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction • Rosemary-Grapefruit Margarita by Erin Alexander


Guava Agua Fresca by Mama Latina Tips • Indian Guava Cheese by Petrina Verma Sarkar • Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry by Ruth Cousineau


Feijoa and Kiwi Fruit Jelly by Food Daydreaming • Spinach Salad with Berries, Kiwi and Goat’s Cheese by Heather Homemade • Kiwi Coconut Popsicles by Sugary and Buttery


Gremolata by Food Daydreaming • Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary by Phoebe Wood • Lemon Magic Cake by Jo Cooks


Mandarin Marmalade by AWW Food • Warm Mandarin Pudding by O Tama Carey • Mandarin and Almond Cake by 4 Ingredients


Sweet and Savoury Glazed Orange Tofu by the Vegan Atlas • Sicilian Whole Orange Cake by Christina’s Cucina • French Orange Tart by A Baking Journey


Apple and Pear Pancakes by Raisin and Fig • Baked Goat’s Cheese Salad by Dalia’s Kitchen • Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut Tart by Disturbingly Delicious


Honey-Baked Persimmons with Candied Walnuts and Mascarpone by The Kiwi Cook • Persimmon Bread by Proportional Plate • Persimmon Cookies by Two Peas and their Pod


Avocado Pine Nut Salad by Recipe Girl • Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Pine Nuts by Melissa Rubel Jacobson • Chilli and Pine Nut-Crusted Tuna with Tomato and Dill Salad by Phoebe Wood


Salad of Spiced Chickpeas and Puffed Rice by Nigel Slater • Pomegranate Chicken by Waves in the Kitchen • Pomegranate and Rosewater Baked Custard by Anneka Manning


Rosy Poached Quince by David Lebovitz • Quince and Brown Sugar Jam by Food from Portugal • Quince-glazed chicken with Cranberry, Manchego and Pine Nut Salad by Phoebe Wood


Rhubarb Custard Cake by Claire Saffitz • Vegan and Gluten Free Rhubarb Crisp by The Bonjon Gourmet • Savoury Rhubarb and Cinnamon Red Lentil Curry by Lowly Food


Tangerine and Strawberry Sangria by Something New for Dinner • Tangerine Garlic Chicken by Savoring Italy • Tangerine Sorbet by David Lebovitz
Vegetables and Herbs: Northern Hemisphere


Easy Baked Artichokes by Ocean Mist Farms • Braised Artichokes by Maggie Beer • Artichoke, Spinach and Cheese Pie by Janine Ratcliffe


Asian Greens with Oyster Sauce by Kate Freeman • Baked Asian Greens with Soy and Coconut Sprinkle by Fresh Ideas • Chilli and Garlic Stir-Fried Asian Greens by Emma Braz


Borscht by Adam Bush • Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver • Beetroot Fritters with Soured Cream and Salmon Tartare by Diana Henry


Chickpea, Tuna and Broccoli Salad by Food Daydreaming • Creamy Broccoli and Bacon by Café Delites • Orecchiette with Broccoli and Chilli Sauce by Olive Magazine


Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts with Sage and Lemon by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Eatwell 101 • Middle Eastern Braised Brussels Sprouts by Maggie Beer


Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming • Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage) by Delicious • Whole-Roasted Cabbage with Maple Syrup Glaze and Balsamic Onion Gravy by Hetty Mckinnon


Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Roasted Carrot, Rocket and Lentil Salad by Sophie Godwin • Carrot Cake Cheesecake by Amanda James


Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Chowder by Spoon Fork Bacon • Triple-Cheese Cauliflower by Lisa Featherby


Celeriac Remoulade with Fish and Beans by Food Daydreaming • Green Curry of Roast Celeriac by Neil Perry • Celeriac Hash with Crispy Bacon and Greens by The Flavor Bender


Simple Celery Soup by Feasting at Home • Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts • Celery Alla Parmigiana by Jamie Oliver


Cicoria e Fagioli (Chicory and Beans) by Memorie di Angelina • Chicory Polpette (Polpette di Cicoria) by Paola Bacchia • Chicory Gratin on Olive


Southern-Style Collard Greens by Nancy Terrell • Slow Cooker Collard Greens by The Magical Slow Cooker • Collard Greens with Pancetta, Ham and Beans by Keeping it Simple Blog


Endive Salad with Pistachio, Taleggio, Apple and Montasio by Anthony Musarra • Braised Belgian Endive by Edible Communities • Anchovies and Endive by La Cucina Italiana


Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Butter Italian Sausage Sandwiches by Little Kitchen. Big World • Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms by Nutmeg Nanny


Fresh Ginger Tea by Cookie and Kate • Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken by Budget Bytes • Ahi Poke Bowls with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette by Cooking and Beer


Chicken Broth with Kale, Quinoa and Preserved Lemon by Shannon Harley • Salmon Burgers with Kale Salsa by Miriam Nice • Twice-Baked Potatoes with Kale by Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast


Curried Leek and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs by Adam Bush • Buttered Leeks by Good Food Team • Cheesy Baked Leeks with Ham by The Delicious Food Team


Spaghetti Alfredo with Mushrooms and Peas by Food Daydreaming • Philly Cheese Steak Skillet by The Modern Proper • Mushroom Risotto by Olive Magazine


Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • White Onion, Chive and Sweet Vinegar Salad by O Tama Carey • BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Onion Bombs by Noshing with the Nolands


Caramelised Parsnips with Labneh by Maggie Beer • Pureed Roasted Parsnips by Elise Bauer • Chickpea Curry with Roast Carrot and Parsnips by Lowly Food


Pan-Roasted Shishito Peppers by The Bettered Blondie • Stuffed Poblano Peppers by The Recipe Critic • Baked Jalapeño Poppers by Food, Folk and Fun


Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Gujarati Potatoes by Daisy Rajan • Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites by The Comfort of Cooking


Roasted Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds by My Life Cookbook • Maple Glazed Omelette Filled with Pumpkin Risotto by Full of Plants • Pumpkin Chickpea Chili by Give it some Thyme


Sauteed Endive and Radicchio with Chile Oil by Alexandra’s Kitchen • Grilled Radicchio by She Loves Biscotti • Charred Radicchio with Sweet-and-Sticky Balsamic and Bacon by Adam Perry Lang


Watermelon, Coppa and Pickled Radishes by Nigel Slater • Spiced Radishes on Preserved Lemon Yogurt by Adam Bush • No-Stir Risotto with Radishes, Asparagus and Artichokes by Delicious


Rocket and Broccoli Soup by Another Food Blogger • Roasted Mushrooms with Rocket Pesto by Delicious Magazine • Pizza with Prosciutto and Rocket by Olive Magazine


Shallot Garlic Mushroom by The Mediterranean Dish • Roasted Shallots by Greedy Gourmet • Shallot, Onion and Chive Tart by Paul Hollywood


Parmesan Broth Minestrone with Pistou by Food Daydreaming • Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach by Carolyn Casner • Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Curry by the Good Food Team


Ultimate Buttery Swede Mash by Vegan Punks • Swede Soup by Greedy Courmet • Swede and Kumara Bake on AWW Food


Lentil Tahini Sweet Potato Salad by The Full Helping • Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes by Minimalist Baker • Mushroom-Sweet Potato Moussaka by Mark Bittman


Swiss Chard with Ginger by Luci’s Morsels • Almond-Garlic Swiss Chard by Mark Driskill • Swiss Chard with Cannellini Beans by May I have that recipe?


Sweet and Spicy Turnips by Matt and Lentil Purbrick • Roasted Turnips and Pears with Rosemary Honey Butter by It’s a Veg World After All • Turnip Tartiflette by Sophie Godwin