Thursday, 30 January 2014

Duck feast in Carno

Had a very enjoyable morning with the talent that is Tim Harrison. Some may know him from the Fish and Chip shop in Caersws, that has an incredible reputation for supplying some damn fine jockey's.

But today, not a chip in sight! In fact Tim was trying a new recipe for an article in the Kettle Bell Fever magazine, and I was here to photograph it.

duck, food, thyme, wasabi, peas,
Duck breast with Beetroot, peas and a Tyme, Orange and Wasabi dressing. ©Joe Purches All rights reserved


So to start Tim put together a delicious ice-cream made from Bananas, chocolate and hazelnut butter. Unfortunately I only tried a little as it was too cold. I was shooting outside in the Welsh winter after all... But for someone who is not fond of the yellow fruit, I would have happily eaten it all in warmer circumstances.

While I was shooting this Tim was busy in the kitchen preparing Duck breast with Beetroot, Peas and a Thyme, Orange and Wasabi dressing. Now the smells percolating out of the kitchen door was something to behold. And when presented to me to shoot I confess, I was very keen to dive in. But work first...

We shot the food outside because Tim lives in a beautiful Welsh stone cottage. Unfortunately it was not ideal for taking food photos due to the lack of large windows so outside was the only option.

Roasted Beetroot ©Joe Purches All rights reserved
Pan fry Duck Breast. ©Joe Purches All rights reserved
The publication Tim is writing for is produced by a company that manufacturers the Kettle Bell. An interesting and almost medieval looking device for getting fit. Something Tim seems to be very passionate about alongside his cooking.

The duck was delicious and I look forward to the next time we meet and to try his famous fish and chips.

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