Spring

March, April, May
Spring marks the transition from winter to summer. The days are longer and the nights are shorter. For me spring means blossoms on the trees, bees dancing around and newborn lambs on the hills. Spring excites me, as the new season produce is inspirational; lighter dishes take pride of place on our menus.

At it’s best during March…
Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Broccoli, Cabbages, Curly Kale, Rhubarb, Leeks, Spring Greens, Sorrel, Hare, Wild Salmon, Sea Trout, Crab, Oysters, Blood Oranges, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Cockles, Cod, Hake, John Dory, Parsley, Mint, Potatoes, Pomegranates, Spring Onions, Salmon

Special Celebrations During March…
St’Patricks Day, Mothers Day, First Day of Spring (around the 21st). British Summer Time (Last Sunday of March)

At it’s best during April…
Cauliflower, Cabbages, Lettuces, Radishes, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Broccoli, Spring Greens, Sea Kale, Watercress, Morel Mushrooms, Wild Garlic, Sorrel, Rocket, Rhubarb, Wood Pigeon, Jersey Royal New Potatoes, Cod, Crab, Halibut, Sea Bass, Lemon Sole, Salmon, Sea Trout, Cockles, Spinach, Spring Lamb, Mint, Potatoes, Spring Onions

Special Celebrations During April…
Easter, Queens Birthday, St Georges Day

At it’s best during May…
British Asparagus, Cauliflowers, Lettuce, Radishes, Potatoes, Rocket, Sorrel, Watercress, Cod, Crab, Herring, Sea Bass, Lemon Sole, Salmon, Sea Trout, Mackerel, Plaice, Sardines, Artichokes, Aubergines, Broccoli, Fennel, Jersey Royal New Potatoes, Mange tout, Lamb, Wood Pigeon, New Potatoes, Elderflowers, Samphire, Onions, Mint, Spring Onions, English Strawberries, Spring Lamb, Halibut.

Special Celebrations During May…
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Salted Peanut Brittle Biscuits

A few years ago Mr.P and I were seduced by the bright lights and glamour of New York City. We planned a gourmet trip with a hectic itinerary. We drew…

Malted Prune Loaf

All the credit for this recipe goes to Dan Lepard. I have to confess that I did make a few changes as we all know cooking and baking are subjective…

The British Larder Is Taking Roots

Exciting news! Mr P and I are delighted to announce that we will very soon be the proud landlords of the Cherry Tree, Bromeswell, Woodbridge in Suffolk, to make the…

Chicken Caesar Salad

This is no ordinary chicken Caesar salad, no no, it’s  the British Larder way with home grown baby gem lettuce and all.

As you know by now I’m not quite…

Mango and Orange Blossom Pudding, Orange Polenta Biscuits

With the summer looming it’s time to get creative with salads and cold puddings. I love finding new ingredients, not necessarily new in the true sense but could be those…

The British Larder Waldorf Salad

Finally  summer has arrived. Out with stodgy hearty meals and in with light but punchy salads. I love classic recipes and this Waldorf salad is  a good old classic but…

Roasted Woodpigeon Breast with Pickled Morel Mushrooms and Watercress Emulsion

Everyone has probably used the old cliche of ‘ not judging a book by it’s cover’ more than once in their lifetime. I used to cast this judgment on pigeons.…

Orange, Polenta and Wild Sumac Shortbread

It’s nearly a year ago since we visited Simon and Libby Langford at their beautiful boutique guest house Swan Hill House in Devon. Simon and Libby have an…

Asparagus Soup with Crisp Asparagus Rolls

A few weeks ago Mr.P and I went to spend a night in Nine Elms….. No it’s no horror story, no ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ but it was actually a…

Warm Treacle Cider Ham Hock Spring Barley Salad with Rumpy Rolls

It’s mid May and the height of spring, but with the chill in the air it hardly feels seasonal. All the signs are there with the British Asparagus season in…

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