"alternative butcher"

[Sundae]

Butchers in England have to have a specific licence for game, and as trade fell off for town centre butchers, most of them let it lapse. I vividly remember whole rabbits, hare and pheasants hanging outside butchers as a child.

Back when I regularly hosted 6+ people for dinner, I had access to a farm shop which sold some of the above. I enjoyed teal especially, but could never cook it for my family now because the correct cooking time leaves the meat naturally pink - it runs red like steak when cooked, not clear like chicken. Mum would simply refuse to eat it.

I had a carpaccio of wild boar at my friend's wedding in Tuscany. Yum.
I've only had goat as Curried Goat (Carribean recipe). I'd like to try it roasted though.

I have eaten many of the meats on their menu, but I'd like to taste the rest!
There is a foodie culture in this country and one day when I am a bestselling author of My Life As A Strawberry Festival Queen I will purchase from websites like this for my Aga cookbook.