A little aside from our main focus on France, we have come across a good UK producer of Duck products - www.somersetducks.co.uk!
We are great enthusiasts for duck, especially from South West France and it reguarly features on our menus when in France - magret de canard (fattened duck breast) , confit (conserved), stews etc etc. And although readily available in the big supermarkets (grandes surfaces) in France, those bought at the local market always seem to have more flavour. We usually bring back a supply of magret de canard for the freezer, and whenever it's on the table we tend to think of France.
Somerset Ducks produce a wide range of duck products down on their farm near Taunton in Somerset - and sell direct to the public through local farmers markets and some of the bigger Shows such as Romsey and the Three Counties Show (Malvern). They also sell by mail order/internet - see www.somersetducks.co.uk.
Their speciality food includes boned, stuffed and cooked duck; two highly recommended stuffings:- apricot with peppers and celery; and apple cider with honey - not to forget the duck sausages!
For authentic duck, goose and other South West French recipes see Goose Fat and Garlic: Country Recipes from South-West France
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