Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2009 | Page 109

FOOD & DRINK

life

seasonal produce
APRIL - What to look out for
It's April. Stocks of stored
winter vegetables might be
running thin, but there's plenty
of optimism in the kitchen.
Leafy young spinach leaves
take over from hardy brassicas,
while sprigs of rosemary make
a tasteful addition to roasts and
sauces. Wild salmon is sublime
when teamed with the first crop of Jersey Royal potatoes …
Rosemary, Spinach, Spring Lamb, Cockles, Morel
Mushrooms, Wild Garlic, Radishes, Rhubarb, Carrots, Kale,
Watercress

MAY - What to look out for
With spring in full swing,
May blossoms with fresh and
flavourful produce, and seasonal
specials get seriously tasteful.
Check out British asparagus - the
season only lasts a few weeks,
but it's a memorable one for its
fine delicate flavour. Also good,
peppery radishes and pungent watercre 72FB&