Seasonal Ploughman’s Lunch

The Mindful Kitchen by L.M. Browning

Seasonal. Mindful. Delicious.

Many times the simplest foods are the most delectable. The first recipe we will feature in “Mindful Kitchen” has no recipe. (Very minimalist of us if you think about it.) The ploughman’s lunch is a dish with a recipe dictated by season and availability. It is an English meal traditionally composed of farm cheese, a pickled item, apples, boiled eggs, ham, and even a pint of beer is often found in the mix. In a modern return to the simplicity of ingredients, the ploughman’s lunch is the dish that allows you to indulge in seasonal delights. Celebrate the freshest fruits and vegetables alongside a couple of pickled items from last year’s harvest and some organic, free-range charcuterie. Serve it on large plates—family style—with coffee, a pot of aromatic tea, a bottle of wine, or a few pints of beer and there you have it!

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