Pheasant on the menu !

We have been visited by two rather plump male pheasants lately. They come around the house for a check under the bird table and then waddle up into the forest towards our holiday cottage. The other morning we spotted them both going down the path to the beach, possibly for a paddle in Loch Ness. The thought of a pheasant casserole seemed suddenly appealing - and it was! Skinned like an expert, soaked in red wine and stock and surrounded by lovely root vegetables with baby new potatoes. Cooked low and slow for 2 hours and every mouthful was savoured.
P.S. No animals were harmed in the making of this blog....all thanks to our Inverness Superstore and their lovely game shelf.