Seasons Greetings!
You know something that you wouldn’t think goes well together but does? That strange marriage of left and right that you view with trepidation until you try it. That moment when opposites attract and you find yourself enjoying chocolate covered pretzels, leather and lace, breakfast for dinner, department stores and meat counters.
Hold on.
Ok, if you think that the last one was a misnomer, well then you my friend need to go to Selfridges.
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to the opening of the Campbell Brother’s meat counter. A company with over 100 years of combined butcher experience, they usually supply to high-end restaurants but have now opened a counter in Selfridges Food Hall. Campbell Brothers aims to offer customers the chance to cook high-end meats at home and offer a variety from around the world: Wagu beef, Halal lamb, pork and bacon from The Royal Windsor Farms and their specialty: Buccleuch Scotch Beef.
Oliver Bird, the executive chef of local restaurant Goodman, was on hand demonstrating and cooking (you can also watch his video on how to make the perfect steak) and I was treated to pork belly, lamb and one of the most incredible steaks I’ve ever eaten. Buttery, garlicy, rosemary-y and my ideal not-too-chewy texture.
I went home that evening with a very generous variety of meats to make a recipe of my own. British low-light season held me back a few times; but one Sunday morning I managed to make, what I like to think, is a very attractive rack of roast lamb.
Succulent from coconut oil, fragrant with nigella and cumin seeds, salty from soy sauce and crisp-skinned from the oven, this was a meal worth bemoaning the sunlight for.
To learn more about Campbell Brothers and find your own delicious meats, make sure to click here to head to their website. And of course, join in on the social media conversation by following @campbellbros_ on Twitter and by ‘Liking’ their Facebook Page. We can’t wait to hear what you think of your very own experience and which items you loved most!
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Photos: Brittany Levett
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