Take One Ingredient...

If there's a there is a common theme among foodies at the moment, it is probably what is in season. 

There is a growing backlash among food writers against the supermarkets' attempt to make everything in season all the time.  Quite simply, many foods have a season and many people feel we should respect it.  I don't have a personal problem with supermarkets flogging strawberries every day of the year - it's just that in my opinion, they taste better in season.  Strawberries should be grown in the sun, not under glass and should be as fresh (and therefore as local) as possible.

I intend to publish a series of blogs each month focussing on one ingredient in season.  So in May, we'll start with perhaps the king of vegetables - asparagus.  We'll look at where it comes from, why it's best when in season and what to do with it.  If you have a favourite recipe for asparagus, I'd love to hear from you.  

I haven't decided on future seasonal ingredients yet, but when I do, I'll let you know in advance. 

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