Tag Archives: Turkey

Turkey Pie

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Mad Dog

Back in February I made an Empanada de Pavo with leftover turkey from Christmas dinner. At the time, I realised there was still a decent ammount of meat (and a little stuffing) still in the freezer, which I saved for … Continue reading →

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Empanada de Pavo

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Mad Dog

The week before Christmas, I cooked a seasonal lunch for 30 people, with my friend Petra. Relative to high turkey prices (due to bird flu) we cooked four 9lb bronze, free range turkeys, in four ovens, with home made stuffing, … Continue reading →

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Smoked Turkey Leg

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Mad Dog

July 1st 2012 I went into the butcher this week and spotted large smoked turkey legs for £2.50 each. I couldn’t resist, they were a good size – mine’s just over 12 inches long. Smoking preserves and cooks meat, the process … Continue reading →

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Christmas Farmers’ Market

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Mad Dog

December 18th, 2011 I’ve been to Islington Farmers’ Market this morning for some Christmas provisions. I was expecting a very busy day, but it was no more crowded than an ordinary week – I suppose a lot of people were … Continue reading →

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Turkey Fiesta

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 16th, 2011 Having been to La Boqueria to buy food for a large Sunday fiesta on the terraza, a lot of prep needed to be done on Saturday evening to get the food ready. Oli did most of the … Continue reading →

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La Boqueria

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 15th, 2011 After lunch on Saturday we went to Barcelona’s beautiful and historical market, Mercat St. Josep de la Boqueria to buy food for a large Sunday lunch. I must have been to the market every day this week … Continue reading →

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Embassy Electrical Supplies

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Mad Dog

December 1st, 2010 On my way to buy bread from the St. John today, I discovered a very unusual olive oil vendor – an electrical shop! Embassy Electrical Supplies sells the family olive oil, from Cyprus and Turkey in the … Continue reading →

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Roast Turkey

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Mad Dog

October 10th, 2010 The Turkey comes, originally, from North America and though we think of them as Christmas dinner, it’s only in the last 100 years that they have displaced the goose as the festive bird. Turkeys have a lot … Continue reading →

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