DECEMBER 22
My family and I arrived at Heathrow on the 22nd, and when we finally got to Monxton is was time to start cooking. Fish pie was the chosen dish, and boy was I happy about that. Fish pie is quite the English meal, and I bet a few of you are questioning the idea of fish pie, but fear not, it is delicious!
Traditionally, fish pie consists of a white fish (cod), red fish (trout, salmon), smoked fish (haddock), hard boiled egg, cream sauce (Lea & Perrins, English mustard, cream, dill) with mashed potatoes on top. My family also likes to add baby shrimp. Fish pie is one of the only things I like with ketchup.
Check out Jamie Oliver's website and see how he thinks fish pie should be made.
Traditionally, fish pie consists of a white fish (cod), red fish (trout, salmon), smoked fish (haddock), hard boiled egg, cream sauce (Lea & Perrins, English mustard, cream, dill) with mashed potatoes on top. My family also likes to add baby shrimp. Fish pie is one of the only things I like with ketchup.
Check out Jamie Oliver's website and see how he thinks fish pie should be made.
This little chef was determined to organize the fish in the most beautiful fashion.
DECEMBER 23
ON THE MENU
PHEASANT Usually shot, hung, and plucked by a combination of my grandfather and my Dad... But not this time, they were purchased from a game butcher.
STUFFED RED PEPPERS Filled with rice, onions, toasted pine nuts, garlic, tomatoes and green peppers. Smothered in cream sauce.
BROCCOLI Boiled... that's about it...
ROASTED POTATOES From my grandparent's garden, With rosemary.
RED CABBAGE From a jar, but we added apples and onion.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH Roasted with maple syrup and nutmeg.
THE MODEL WHO
ATE EVERYTHING
love your photos love lizzy
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