Turkey Leek Burger

Once I get a craving for a burger I can not replace it. This burger was in part inspired by the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. A food ode to him one might say. I took extra lean ground turkey and added some chopped leeks, a bit of oatmeal, an egg, sage, salt, pepper and a couple of good shots of Scottish whisky. Mixed it all up in a bowl. Shaped the mixture into five patties. Grilled them in a pan until golden brown and cooked all the way through.

This is how I plated it. With a simple kale salad and dressed the burger with Fortnum's Piccadilly Piccalilli. Moist, flavourful and it satisfied the craving  just nicely!  

Fortnum and Masons

I am not trying to tease you in anyway however I have the feeling some of you might think that is exactly what I am doing. This may leave some jealous and flat out hungry! I am only sharing. When in London I had the fortunate experience to dine at Fortnum and Masons, The Gallery. It was an exquist meal to say the least. The dining room was nearly full and a bit loud at times however that subsided due to the exceptional service. I felt as though we were the only ones dining. It was a very memorable, special meal. The  Fortnum and Masons experience was one I highly recommend.   

Starters: Fig and Rosemary bread. Sweet and savoury. Just how I like it!  

The First Course: Pea and Mint Soup. Hot or cold. I chose hot. I found this portion to be a generous size. Therefore I could not finish my portion. I have never had this soup before. It was fresh. Vibrate green. Bursting with flavour.

The Main Course: Pork Belly with fennel and apricots. Tender and melt in your mouth. Not overly sweet. Nothing was underdone or overdone. All the flavours came together.

To Drink: Beaujolais-Villages. A red wine that accompanied the meal very nicely. 

The Third Course: The Dessert: Rum Baba. Very rich with loads of good quality rum. The vanilla bean ice cream that perched on top of the cake was smooth and delicious. It had a very natural homemade taste. I had to ask if they made the ice cream. Fortnums did not. Unfortunately I only ate half due to it's richness. 
    

The other option for dessert was the cheese plate. A creamy smooth blue stilton served with a selection of Fortnums crackers, chutney and grapes.  

To finish and help digest... a latté. Apart from the one I had in Winchelsea this ran a very close second. It was served with your choice of a Fortnum and Masons square chocolate. 

This is a view of the dinning room. Bright and lovely. Inviting in every way.   

And this was the view to the left. Over looking the bannister is Fortnum and Masons glorious food hall. Where I just had to make the rounds and place an order to be shipped. It arrived all in one piece and we are enjoying the delicious treats that will tie us over until Christmas. - JW