Extreme steaks

The clergy were round for tea, so something special was in order, - I tried mail ordering some steaks from Donald Russell

The packaging was a tad extreme - polystyrene outer pack, dry ice capsules and then an inner tissue-paper lined box!

The steaks are provided shrink packed and frozen

We went for their on the bone double rib

I seared it in the pan, then seasoned it and oven cooked it for a few minutes

And carved at the table

I served it with dauphinoise potatoes and green beans, and a peppercorn sauce

It was tender, and beautifully presented, but I wouldn't order again. For the price you pay it wasn't noticeably better than what I'd get from the butcher or a good supermarket for a quarter of the price.

Still, the Wine Society Pauillac was excellent!