For Christmas this year, 2010, I went to Exeter (Devon) to my dear Jonathan's family home and I had Goose for the first time.
Yes, Goose is back on the Christmas' menu!
The turkey appeared on Christmas tales in England in the 16th century, and popular history tells of King Henry VIII being the first English monarch to have turkey for Christmas.
The tradition of turkey at Christmas rapidly spread throughout England in the 17th century, and it also became common to serve Goose which remained the predominant roast until the Victorian era.
It was common for Goose "Clubs" to be set allowing working class families to save up over the year towards a goose.
Goose meat is richer and darker than turkey. It has a higher fat content, but a lot of the fat melts away during cooking leaving deliciously tasty and succulent meat.
After this delicious main course we had a traditional Christmas Pudding made with love and patience by Carol (Jonathan's mum). It took many hours to cook (6) and another couple to heat the beauty!
Happy Christmas everyone!!! and thanks for reading...
See you next year!!!
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