Paola Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Lesley even has a shed to house the giraffe too! It is arriving next week, Carl will be seen speeding down the Fosse Way with Gerties head sticking out of the trailer avioding all the low bridges Weeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Thank you very much Lesley - the chicken was fantastic, and enough to feed an army! I stuffed it with Thyme and bay leaves from the garden and chopped up organic lemons, coated it in goose fat, salt and a sprinkling of semolina and slow roasted it for 3 hours - it was moist, juicy and flavoursome We have tons of cold meat in the fridge for sarnies and I am boiling up the carcass with veggies for some soup too - fab!!!! I hope that your day was as good as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Sounds wonderful, Clare. You'll be happy to use that meat supplier again then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Ooo, yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Just found a moment to come on here to say: ABSOLUTELY, TOTALLY FAB! That is the unanimous opinion of all who shared our turkey today. I could tell it was different when I carved it - it was juicy, well-cooked but didn't fall apart. Not in the least bit dry. And people said that they could eat lots of it as it was so delicious. With other turkeys, they felt they couldn't eat any more, whereas this one was so yummy they actually wanted more. How soon can we order for next year? My almond roast was also delicious and the cranberry and orange sauce also went down VERY well. Thank you Lesley for a delectable Christmas dinner! And thank you Carl for all the care you give your animals. I hope you haven't worried TOO much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 Carl is very relieved now that I've just read those comments out to him - he is a born worrier I'm so glad you enjoyed your purchases! We had turkey as well, cooked by my sister. It was delicious and there was plenty of meat on it - my sister was worrying that it wouldn't be big enough. Thank you for taking the time to come on here and let us know - it is really worrying when you start selling a product which could have many repercussions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 We're still enjoying eating the chicken Lesley - there was so much meat on it that I sent Ian home with some and kept loads for sarnies too Phil really the boozy raspberry pavlova too - I made it with the raspberries from his rasp. vodka that I made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Our turkey was georgeous and there was so much of it they we inivted family over to finish it off this evening! It was absolutely georgeous, and we used the stock to make the most tasty gravy! DELICIOUS! Martin x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Phew! Carl can relax now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Yes! - he's been pacing around, wringing his hands because we hadn't heard from Martin He'll settle down now - no food poisoning then! We cooked a chicken on Christmas Eve and had a few slices each, with the intention of taking the rest to my sister's to supplement the turkey leftovers on Christmas Day - I forgot to take it . We'd already taken another chicken out to defrost for our 'second Christmas Lunch' on Boxing Day............... We have a lot of cold chicken to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Oohh Lesley, cold chicken, grapes and mayonnaise, mustard seed and tarragon..... highly recommended. Its delicious. I'll pop it in the all things nice section.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'll try that Annie - yesterday I made a sort of Coronation Chicken - mayo, apricot chutney and a pinch of curry powder with green salad. And now I'm waiting for the new arrival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 What's that new arrival Lesley - another giraffe? We've got lots of cold chicken too - chicken and ham sarnies...Mmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'm on me way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 What's that new arrival Lesley - another giraffe? Claret one giraffe is enough for anybody - including Lesley!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I always think you need two giraffes. That's how Noah did it - and if its good enough for him........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Well, we need one each then but it's not Carl's birthday until July! As promised - here's Gertie. I'm just out of shot in this photo, to the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 She is beautiful - and fully-grown too! Is she going to live in with the cows? It'll need to be quite high! And what is she for exactly? Giraffe milk and cheese? Not giraffe steaks surely? Sorry - just got it! She's like a living security camera isn't she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Congratulations Lesley you must be so proud! I trust "Ooops, word censored!"ody noticed Carl giraffe-napping him from West Midlands Safari Park As promised - here's Gertie. I'm just out of shot in this photo, to the left Probably just picking up its pooh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Sorry - just got it! She's like a living security camera isn't she? What a good idea! Probably just picking up its pooh!!! I spend all my time at this occupation these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Bumping this up to ask...................................... Has there been any *ahem* 'activity' from the Ram yet Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I didn't see any, but I did see him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Perhaps the weather's putting him off and he needs some warm weather to feel frisky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 We're down at our friends farm in Devon at the moment where the stud ram is named Mike after my husband! (snigger...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
