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Why are sausages called 'bangers'?

Posted by Donald Russell on 12th Aug 2021

Have you ever wondered where the name came from? One of the quirks of the English language is our many nicknames for things. Here in the UK, for instance, sausages are affectionately known as &lsquo
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Why eat matured meat?

Posted by Donald Russell on 12th Aug 2021

Most of us have some sort of an idea that ‘matured’ meat is good – but do we really know why? It seems counter-intuitive, somehow. Wouldn’t really fresh meat taste better? We
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Why do we marinate meat?

Posted by Donald Russell on 12th Aug 2021

Summer seems to have made a very rapid exit up here in Aberdeenshire! Just when we’d got in the way of setting up the barbecue, as well … luckily, the principles of marinating work just a
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Storage, Defrosting and Blooming Steaks

Posted by Donald Russell on 12th Aug 2021

Simple meals bring so much satisfaction; meals where you can really taste each wonderful ingredient. This is true for one particular meal more than all the others – your favourite steak dinner.
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