Oooooh, overall it's been such a brilliant summer in Scotland! Really though, as dreich as it can…read moreget sometimes in these thar parts, there's always a way to get round the weather and still make of it a fantastic day out. (Who can help it in one of the most beautiful countries in the world?!)
One way is to invent the most perfect and ingenious awning-pseudo-tent-sort-of-kind-of-canopy that allows for BBQs despite any season, any weather, any temperature...able to counter even the infamous horizontal Scottish raindrops :) They say necessity is the mother of all invention, and when the going gets wet, the wet get going. Or something like that :)
ANOTHER WAY to guarantee a good time for both grillmaster and guests is to make sure you've a splendid assortment of things to roast and grill, sear and broil. One place we've firmly established as our definite go-to for all things venison is Inverlochlarig. If you are a fan of high quality wild venison, this ought to be the place for you too. The other half is a firm believer in the imperative importance of supporting local establishments and purchasing locally sourced items, and especially if they are in the business of making excellent, high quality goods. He sees this as a vital and critical aspect of maintaining Scotland's great traditions of sustainability, and I can't more heartily agree!
We came upon Inverlochlarig several months ago by mere (fortunate!) chance, having taken a random road to explore more of Loch Voil. That led to a small sign at the end of the road, which led to two simultaneous curious glances, which led to big grins and a mutually understood agreement to continue on the undeveloped road. At the bend in the road, it was decided that we'd part ways so that the mister could go off a little further down the road and explore whatever else there was to discover, while I would see if anyone was at home. The matriarch and patriarch of the farm were just finishing up their lunch on the sunny veranda and despite not wanting to disturb them, I was quickly and warmly beckoned in. Eventually I was led to a giant freezer containing recently packaged and frozen cuts prepared for walk-ins, just like me.
Prices are more than fair, and there is such comfort and joy in knowing that they are right amidst the beautiful highland Perthshire country in which the indigenous red deer freely roam. We're not vegetarians, but neither are we blind omnivores. We have recently taken a vow that when we do eat meat, we will be conscientious and scrupulous of its source and origin. I just can't say enough about how much of an incredibly positive impact this has had on our health and overall well-being, in so very many ways. And when all is said and done, it hasn't at all been at any greater financial expense.
If you are unable to make the trek to the farm (which is situated in yet another beautiful part of the lower highlands, in the Breadalbane area of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park - worth a visit!!!), they also have next day nationwide delivery.
Please do go check 'em oot!!!
