Tag Archives: offal

Wesker and Son

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

September 28th, 2012 I found an unusual butcher today in Smithfield Meat Market – Wesker and Son. I hadn’t noticed this stall before, but the meat did seem to be exceptionally fresh. I was quite tempted by some of the more exotic … Continue reading →

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Cockerel – pot roasted

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

July 19th, 2012 I thought about cooking the first happy chicken as coq au vin, but I had 2 pints of chicken and smoked turkey stock in the freezer, which got the better of me. I browned the chicken all … Continue reading →

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Sang Cuitat de Vedella

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

18th October 2011 I’ve been looking at the blocks of calf’s blood, on sale in La Boqueria for years, wondering how they are used in cooking. Since I’m very partial to Morcilla (Spanish black pudding), I though I should bite the … Continue reading →

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Calf’s Liver

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

September 12, 2010 Calf’s Liver is far more tender than that of lambs or pigs and because it’s from cattle it can be served pink. Calf’s Liver recipe (serves 2 people): 1 medium onion 4 rashers of streaky bacon half … Continue reading →

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