EAT & DRINK

Originally published on Tuesday, 04 March 2008

Whats for Supper

Birds of a Feather

While I've never been speed-dating, I think I understand how it works. You ask 5 questions that are the equivalent of social Darwinism, destined to quickly separate the wheat from the chaff.

One of my questions would have to be something like 'What is your favourite protein?' Anyone who answered chicken would be immediately ousted. Chicken (and generally the people who only eat chicken - particularly those 'boneless skinless breast meat' people) is really rather boring.

So ladies and gentleman, I introduce you to quail. Quails are smaller, a little darker and much tastier than chicken. They spend a lot more time airborne and aren't intensively reared like many of their poor corn-pecking chicken cousins. Here are three ways to eat them that I hope will win over a few converts.

One of the best places to buy quail in London is from Wyndham House Poultry at Borough Market.

Recipies

Roast stuffed Quail with Fig and Vincotto Glaze Turkish-style Quail Skewers with Chili Coriander Relish Quail with Argan Oil Tarator

Jennifer Klinec from Eat Drink Talk has kindly agreed to provide Urban Junkies readers with mouthwatering recipes and foodtips.

To learn more, classes at Eat Drink Talk are held in Jennifer's beautiful loft in Clerkenwell, packed with information and useful tips, and you'll get to sample all of the delicious dishes prepared during class.

by JK

In collaboration with Eat Drink Talk

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