London Slow food spring market

[tony d]

On a quick visit to London today i came across this market that is set up to show case ethically sourced food (whatever that is) i decided to have a look around..

On the way to the Tate Modern i had Sushi which was so nice it is untrue but the best food was from the stall at the other side of the market on my way back from shopping and a bit more sightseeing..

Here i found some gourmet London Chef cooking and selling Rabbit and Pasta or Pigeon and Rabbit pie with pasta along with various other game..

A steal at only £3:50.. Sighted right next to a real ale selling stall dishing out over priced posh Ale...

Wood Pigeon is so nice anyone else tried it??????

Doubt many will get to make the market but for those living down this neck of the world it is on Southbank centre square.. Well worth a visit. Also does Coffee, Posh Hams and Bacon, breads, wines etc etc all with free tasters for us short armed long pocketed northern types..:rolleyes:

[beerbantam]

Wood Pigeon is so nice anyone else tried it??????

..:rolleyes:

http://www.clarebiodiversity.ie/CountyClare/photos/Woodie.jpg
With its call often mistaken for that of the owl, Tony D ate the lovely Wood Pigeon. Though he did always appreciate 'a game bird'!!

[Parrot]

Wood Pigeon is so nice anyone else tried it??????

I once eat it as a starter at Clarks a few years ago.

Came on a bed of salad with some sort of black pudding if i remember correctly???...very nice though tup:

I've still got the pigeon ring i found and keep it as a momento, anyone missing Pigeon number 3652? :rolleyes:

[tony d]

I've still got the pigeon ring i found and keep it as a momento, anyone missing Pigeon number 3652? :rolleyes:

This chap !!!!


"The court is now in session, General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmenay Melchett in the chair. The case before us is that of the crown vs. Parrot, the flanderous pigeon murderer! Oh, uh hand me the black cap, I'll be needing that."
http://www.acms.mod.uk/img/acms/blankshires_content/_content/history/melchet.jpg

[Mallorcabantam]

Wood pidgins are really good


I've never tried a parrot though :)

[mrsjdtobe]

I've never heard of that delicacy!! Would you say it had similarities with anything else you have eaten?

[matnab]

Pigeon has a similar taste and texture to pheasant

[tony d]

Pigeon has a similar taste and texture to pheasant

True but alot less gamey!! Not as nice as Crow but still very tastey none the less..

[Garlic Breath]

I ate a bit of old crow once......last time I pull at Flares.:)

[panther]

Wood pidgins are really good


I've never tried a parrot though :)

Actually that is going to be on the menu next season instead of pies in the Bantams Bar roflmao:

[Garlic Breath]

Along with some tough old beef no doubt.:)

[matnab]

True but alot less gamey!! Not as nice as Crow but still very tastey none the less..


Well it was a well hung pigeon :eek:

Yes not as gamey, however the only time I had pheasant it hadn't been hung very long and to be honest I wouldn't fancy one that had been hung for 2-3 weeks - probably too strong.

Crow - don't know anyone thats tried that. Puffins supposed to be very nice.

You can't bleat baby lamb though !!

[youngbill]

I tried Wood pigeon a few years ago at a restaurant in Haworth.Very tasty. Couldn't face Crow pie which was on the menu once many years ago in Wakefield.Only time I ever saw it on a menu. Cheers.

[Dr Wisey]

I'd opt for some sushi i think or a grilled dover sole - all that other stuff has my bowels in a panic!

[panther]

I'd opt for some sushi i think or a grilled dover sole - all that other stuff has my bowels in a panic!

wisey, everything has them in a panic.. roflmao:

[Dr Wisey]

its like watching someone eat tripe - another trigger point for me - some folk are just dirty evil bassas.