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How To Cook The Perfect Steak

Blog Posted by Donald Russell

At Donald Russell, we have a wide variety of steaks, from tender fillet and juicy ribeye to lesser-known cuts like onglet or bavette. Whichever type you chose, proper cooking is the key. The difference between rare and well done is only a matter of minutes and cooking it...

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Celebrate Burns Night in style, delicious cocktails to pair with a fillet steak
Blog Posted by Donald Russell

Celebrate Burns Night in style, delicious cockt...

Blog Posted by Donald Russell

As January draws to a close, Burns Night provides a great excuse to serve up a stylish supper at home. To celebrate Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, we have partnered with our friends at Kocktail, experts in creating world class cocktails, who have shared some delicious recipe...

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Blog Posted by Donald Russell

What to look for when choosing a turkey

Blog Posted by Donald Russell

A turkey is the most common popular centrepiece on British tables at Christmas time. It is important for many people to perfect their meals to impress family and friends. The first step in doing this is selecting the right turkey for you. In this blog, we have put...

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Seven Reasons You Should Buy From a Butcher
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Seven Reasons You Should Buy From a Butcher

Blog Posted by Donald Russell

When buying cuts of meat do you value the quality most of all? You might get some good cuts one week and then be let down the next week by your local supermarket. If you want consistently great tasting meat, have you considered trying a traditional Butcher? Not...

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Types of steak and the differences
Blog Posted by Donald Russell

Types of steak and the differences

Blog Posted by Donald Russell

There are many types of steak cuts, some more different than others. They come in a variety of shapes, tastes and prices. Sometimes understanding the different types of steak can be confusing, so we are here to help. We will cover key characteristics, tastes and flavours, serving suggestions...

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Why are sausages called 'bangers'?

Blog Posted by Donald Russell

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 ‘bangers’, as in ‘bangers and mash’. This dates back to before the Second World...

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