Go out and pick wild garlic to go with these delicious recipes

I HAD lunch in a New York cafe once and the memory will always be with me, mainly because it was the first time I ate raw courgette and it was a revelation for me. 

It was cut into long thin strips with a vegetable peeler, dressed in a great olive oil and a dash of vinegar, served with golden raisins, toasted pine nuts and grated pecorino cheese.

I do tend to remember good meals down to the last ingredient but this lunch was most memorable for another reason.