This month, I’m just going to get straight into this month’s list.
Food writing
What's in season in April? The first Jersey royal potatoes, rhubarb, blueberries and rainbow chard: https://realfood.tesco.com/whats-in-season/april.html
Recipes
How about Thai banana roti for a sweet and indulgent Sunday breakfast? https://lifehacker.com/make-this-quick-thai-banana-roti-immediately-1850094469
Chrissy Teigen’s recipe for creamy cauliflower white bean soup with pesto drizzle (plus confit garlic!): https://cravingsbychrissyteigen.com/recipes/creamy-cauliflower-white-bean-soup-pesto-drizzle/
Packed lunch at work – broccoli salad made the night before: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/broccoli-salad
The season may changing, but I’m still enjoying homemade soup. This cream of onion has caught my eye, from Nigel Slater: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jan/22/nigel-slaters-recipes-for-cream-of-onion-soup-and-clementine-and-lemon-tarts
Homemade prawn toasts (I would personally use fresh ginger, garlic and chilli): https://bart.co.uk/blogs/recipes/prawn-toast
Hoppers (with 2 restaurants in London) serve up delicious Sri Lankan food. Kavey has shared their lamb shank curry recipe from their cookbook on her blog. (You'll also find one of her always useful cookbook reviews, too!) https://www.kaveyeats.com/hoppers-lamb-shank-curry
Kitchen know-how
I always love discovering cooking tips from those in the know. Here some fab cookery writers and chefs share the best advice they’ve ever been given. https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jan/22/top-chefs-best-cooking-advice-jeremy-lee-angela-hartnett
TV
Becoming Frida Kahlo
The Cleaner Series 2
Music
Radio 6 Festival 2023: Christine And The Queens
Film
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Minions: Rise of Gru
