Although Easter can fall in late March it more often falls in April and its symbolism of new life tends to dominate our view of what we should be eating. There certainly should be more new growth around – chives and sorrel are now plentiful and will be joined by lovage, tarragon and chervil before the end of the month. Jersey Royal potatoes command a premium price at Easter. But please don’t buy the spring lamb that is traditional for Easter, it is unlikely to have ever seen grass. Instead enjoy the greater flavour of last years lamb (which is known as Hogget when it is a year old) or splash out on really good traditionally reared chicken instead. Served with Morels this really would be a treat worth having for Easter.
| In the garden | |
| Fruit Maincrop rhubarb Herbs Sorrel Chives Chervil Tarragon Lovage Salads |
Vegetables Jersey Royal potatoes Cornish new potatoes Cabbage Cauliflower |
| In the wild | |
| Morels St George’s Mushroom |
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| Beasts of the Land | |
| Meat & Game Hogget Chicken Guinea Fowl |
More Fresh cheeses Eggs |
| Beasts of River and Sea | |
| Fish Crayfish Brown Trout Char |
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