“April is the cruellest month, breeding
Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain.”
– from “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot
“In April one seldom feels cheerful;
Dry stones, sun and dust make me fearful;
Clairvoyantes distress me,
Commuters depress me —
Met Stetson and gave him an earful.”
– from “The Waste Land: Five Limericks” by Wendy Cope
Contrary to Eliot’s dire prediction, today is the loveliest April day you could imagine. I don’t know whether the rest of the month will be cruel or cheerful, dull or depressing: spring is a notoriously fickle season, and we’ll probably get a bit of all those things.
Regardless of the weather, I do know that the leeks that make this fusilli so wonderful are at their best right now. You’ve probably noticed that I post more recipes by Susie Middleton than anyone else. It’s because every recipe I’ve ever tried of hers is loaded with vegetables, and over-the-top delicious. She uses the freshest of each season’s ingredients – in this case, leeks – and adds the flavours that will keep you coming back for more.
Now I’m off to enjoy this beautiful April day – dry stones, sun, dust and all.
We have an odd April, snow last Thursday. Didn't really stick but was enough to cover the ground. Crazy. T his looks delicious. Hubby's not a spinach guy, wonder if I could sub Kale, I think I will give it a try. Enjoy the day!
I love this plate with fusilli and spinachs Beth!
Aww I want my autumn and still doesn't arrive here!
But Im sure the spring will arrive soon there!
I'm a fan of Susie Middleton too. It's great to see her recipes, and this one looks like another winner!
How wonderful Beth! We are having beautiful weather this weekend and I sure hopes it lasts. It has been a blessing 🙂 Pasta and mushrooms are perfect together and love the addition of spinach! Have a great week.
Great post, Beth, and this recipe looks very good! Thank you so much for sharing. As of yesterday Spring has finally sprung here in Montreal, Canada, it was slow in coming but it is beautiful now. No flowers yet, as the snow is still melting in some places but they will come pretty soon I am sure. 🙂
Great post, Beth, and this recipe looks very good! Thank you so much for sharing. As of yesterday Spring has finally sprung here in Montreal, Canada, it was slow in coming but it is beautiful now. No flowers yet, as the snow is still melting in some places but they will come pretty soon I am sure. 🙂
Looks like a delicious combination!! I think Susie Middleton needs to be on my radar, too!
I like veggie heavy dishes. This looks very tasty, Beth.
Have a marvelous week ahead!
Angie
I agree with you. April is so lovely. This looks like a great recipe. Thanks!
Great dish, Beth. Looks like spring has finally come to you in the north. I hope it continues in normal fashion, so you can take pleasure in the buds appearing and new flowers of the season starting to bloom. You deserve it after the terrible winter.
I like April, and I am sure I'd live this delicious looking pasta!
This weekend was gorgeous and it's extending into today. A lovely lunch of this pasta outside sounds dreamy.
I love this pasta … About the April… I kind of like it 😉
I find April so much more cheerful than March. We had the nicest weekend for sun and we hit about 10 both days!!! The snow is really starting to go now 🙂
This sounds beautiful – packed full of bright, fresh flavor. I love cooking with leeks, and I always love pasta dishes, so I know I'd love this. Perfection!
Yum! This looks delicious. Enjoyed the April poetry as well.
This pasta dish just screams SPRING!!
April usually brings us pretty nice weather (loads of rain, though), although sometimes it's crazy — even snow! Anyway, love tasty pasta dishes like this.Looks like spring to me!
It's a lovely April day here as well. I'm excited to get out and enjoy it.
i think april is my favorite month, and not just because i was born in it. 🙂 lovely post and lovely recipe!
Leeks are so under appreciated. This is a wonderful spring dish. Thanks for sharing it.
Happy spring!
Velva
What a flavorful meatless meal! And though we've had a lot of rain this month, at least it's not snow! No complaints from me 🙂