How to make the most of English asparagus
It’s that time of year again: when whatever has just come into season dictates supper. Asparagus will be around until June, overlapping briefly with its wintry counterpart,…
Polenta is the perfect foil for so many hearty dishes
If ever I want a real hug of a dinner – a soft, hearty bowlful to fall into at the end of a long week – I…
The very best white wines to drink with British asparagus
British asparagus season usually kicks off on or around April 23, St George’s Day, but thanks to a relatively mild winter, and early picking varieties it is…
Mark Hix’s three-course spring menu to make this weekend
Spring arrived a bit early this year and all sorts of things have popped up ahead of their natural timing: British asparagus has been on sale in…