February sees the beginning of the New Zealand Lamb season here in the UK, so from on, taste buds everywhere can enjoy the delicious, succulent taste of fresh New Zealand Lamb. With opposite seasons to the UK, New Zealand Lamb perfectly complements the British lamb season, ensuring fresh lamb is on retail shelves all year round. Since the first delivery of lamb back in 1882, 99 % of lamb has been transported to the UK by ship, which is widely considered to be the most environmentally – sound method of transport. When it comes to cooking, New Zealand Lamb is extremely versatile working beautifully with a variety of ingredients to create some mouth-watering dishes. It’s a great choice for entertaining friends or for celebrating a special occasion, so with Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and the barbecue season coming up visit www.loveourlamb.co.uk for some inspiring recipes that are sure to impress. As well as being a versatile and delicious meat, New Zealand Lamb is also one of the healthier red meats that you can eat. It’s high in B vitamins, zinc and iron and full of protein, whilst remaining relatively low in cholesterol and calories, so can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
