Food and Feelings

The Carnivore In Me

Meat in most shapes and form has become my best friend from very early on in my life. I just love everything about it !!

Growing up in my parents’ house, Saturday night was always known as the “special meal “. It was the day that mum would take extra care and time to devise the most delicious meal of the week .. Whether it was steak, kebabs or a roast dinner it was a night you would always be in and not to be missed.

Now don’t get me wrong, I do have my favourites ... Roast Lamb... wow !! just the smell of this meat cooking away in the oven ... those juices in the tray ... I always make sure it is me that has to go and baste the meat at regular intervals ( only so I can slice a cheeky piece off with no one knowing ) .. Let’s face, it there is no other meat that has such a great flavour and with such little effort, or no seasoning,  it can make anything accompanied with it taste divine ...

Chicken

The simplest easiest meat that can be used in 101 ways  ... very low maintenance, cheap in cost and can be added to simply anything to perk up a meal .. just lovely

Pork

Now this is one of the meats alongside turkey that I feel has been forgotten about .. it just has not been given any importance at all .. Therefore, a quite inexpensive meat to buy and usually you get a lot more quantity for the price, making it more value for money than chicken. So pork is very tasty in stir fries, and can be used as a substitute for chicken dishes.

Turkey

Turkey on the other hand.. We usually associate it with Christmas! When it is available all year round, why are we insulting it by only eating it once a year ?? Turkey you deserve better .. However, turkey is very low in fat making it a healthy meat to eat. Try to make a Spaghetti Bolognese next time using turkey mince .. you might just be surprised.

Beef or Steak 

Although I love this meat, I don’t really get many opportunities to eat it, as my other half doesn’t eat this type of meat .. it is a very tasty and juicy piece of meat ... but can be a bit fatty at times ( when both our partners are out, me and my sis always cook a gorgeous sneaky steak, pan fried or griddled with garlic and onions slices topped with a touch of seasoning .. just simple.. no time or effort but so yum !! )

Duck

I don’t often use this meat, only because I do find it quite fatty ... it is delicious roasted but must be cooked on a rack in the oven so all the fat can be drained. Ensure to season, then crisp the skin to make it even better