Ilkley, the town where I live, is more than fortunate to have a concert club which showcases some of the UK's most talented musicians. Last night it was the Fibonacci Sequence, a chamber ensemble who played Schubert, Arthur Butterworth (a local composer) and Strauss. I am one of the hosts who look after the musicians post concert.
This is last night's supper and today's lunch. Steamed new season asparagus, pesto and slow roast tomatoes.
I will add the recipes later but I suspect most people know how to make these simple dishes. They are a classic example of how simply prepared food can taste really great.
Steaming protects the delicate flavour of asparagus while slow roasting concentrates the flavour of small tomatoes. Both tasted delicious with lovely garlicky, moist pesto.