Off Darren trotted today with Emily (10) to "sort" the pheasants out that we were given on the shoot on Friday. Have been told that as were are Phesant virgins that only to hang them for a few days -

So they both went to the local pub for a master class in plucking and gutting

YUK YUK YUK

not going to think too much about that

anyway Emily was full of it when they got back - loved every bit of it - NOW SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT THAT

Oh and the Landlords wife gave cooking instructions too - an all round package it seems

I prefer not to hang them, clean an pluck same day as they shot. but fully understand we all have different tastes....

When it comes to plucking them to save breaking the skin i pour scalding water against the lay of the feathers, much easier to pluck after, the feathers almost fall out this way

Hope im not teaching granny to suck eggs, not that your a granny of course

was only hung since Friday so not long - had it for tea - very nice too