Mouthing Off | Why is lamb meat divisive? Its gamey flavour, say some who can’t take the ‘ew’ out of ewe

Mouthing Off | Why is lamb meat divisive? Its gamey flavour, say some who can’t take the ‘ew’ out of ewe

I went for a kebab recently. A friend and I were in Wan Chai, in Hong Kong, and decided to try one of the many Middle Eastern fast-food outlets in the area. I ordered a chicken shawarma, while my friend chose to try the lamb kebab. When the wraps arrived, she took one bite and … Read more

Caribou herds in B.C., Alberta, growing due to wolf culls: study

Caribou herds in B.C., Alberta, growing due to wolf culls: study

Fresh research suggests Western Canada’s once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing. But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the rebound is the slaughter of hundreds of wolves, a policy that will likely have to continue for decades. “If we don’t shoot wolves, given the state of the habitat that industry and government have … Read more

Artichoke stuffed leg of lamb with red wine gravy recipe

Artichoke stuffed leg of lamb with red wine gravy recipe

Kitchen equipment Kitchen string Method Firstly, preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and gas mark 7. Then for the lamb, mix the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves and lamb bones (if using) in a roasting tin. Next, find out the weight of the lamb and calculate what is the best cooking time. This will … Read more