St Paddy's 2015

Could not think of anything better to celebrate St Patrick's Day than an extra large cold Guinness and a plate of Sushi.

Not really but that is what I decided to have. After all, I have an RDO tomorrow and an oversize drinking vessel of the black stuff was always going to go down well.

The only "Irish dish" I have ever made, apart from opening and heating up numerous cans of Irish Stew back in the 70's, was in July 2013. It was the first time I had ever purchased and cooked fresh venison. Eye fillet was the cut. I was just as nervous as I was excited about preparing, cooking and serving this fine piece of prime game meat.

Chef Google came to the rescue again as a decision needed to be made as to what to serve with the venison. Parsnip Colcannon was the choice. Basically mash parsnip with cabbage and leek. The choice of sauce was Licorice Sauce. 

The fillet was cooked rare to medium rare, as venison should. All in all, a pleasing result which was shared with friends of many years.