The kitchen almanac

April

Asparagus arrives, with Jersey Royals, spring lamb and the first tender leaves. Easter brings its own baking.

In season

  • Asparagus
  • Wild garlic
  • Jersey Royal
  • New potato
  • Spring green
  • Spinach
  • Radish
  • Rhubarb
  • Watercress
  • Spring onion
  • Lamb
  • Morel

Days to mark

  • Easter 3 to 6 April Hot cross buns, simnel cake, roast lamb

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