Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2008 | Page 93

FOOD & DRINK life seasonal produce by Mark Young vegetable Broccoli (purple sprouting), cabbage (various green varieties), cauliflower, morel mushrooms, wild garlic, radishes, carrots, kale, watercress, spinach, sorrel, asparagus, wild rocket, broad beans, new potatoes If you haven’t already gathered, I am a big fan of Island asparagus. As soon as you see this wonderful vegetable available, start gorging. Couple with Island new potatoes, crispy Isle of Wight bacon lardons, wild roquette and baby spinach then simply drizzle with a local mustard, honey and olive oil dressing, to make a deliciously healthy, locally sourced lunch or light sup W"ࠦf