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Celebrate Grouse
August is a fateful month for British grouse because it spells the beginning of the shooting season – the lesser-known snipe and ptarmigan also come under fire. From the 12th of August until 10th December on mainland Britain (and 30th November in Northern Ireland). the grouse is up for grabs.
Grouse look a bit like partridges and are high in protein, low in fat and free from artificial additives. They’re probably the most popular game bird of the season, in part because there’s more meat on them, but the controversial obtainment of these creatures (and they’re fast, too) mean that they’re a costly choice for a roast.
For more info on Grouse and info on other August seasonal food specialities go to our main website.
What’s in Season – August
Foods for August: This month at Food Lovers we will be celebrating Grouse, Blackberries and Courgettes.
Grouse: 12th August is a fateful day for British grouse because it spells the beginning of the shooting season – the lesser-known snipe and ptarmigan also come under fire. From then on until 10th December on mainland Britain (and 30th November in Northern Ireland). the grouse is up for grabs.
The British Blackberry: Summers are synonymous with hedgerows heavy with wild blackberries, and there’s nothing more gratifying than picking – and cooking – your own.
The Courgette: Versatile, easy to grow and low in calories, there’s more to the courgette than being a staple in ratatouille or veggie lasagne.
