Members of British Deer Parks and Farms
We are members of the British Deer Parks and Farms Association, whose members rear deer on farms, parks, and estates, welcomes you to discover and enjoy the pleasures of delicious venison. The Association explains why our venison is the king of red meats and how it offers health benefits http://www.bdfpa.org. The British Deer Parks and […]
2012, thanks and testimonials
2012 was another busy year, here is a selection of the thanks and recipe’s recieved from some of our customers. Loin (Sirloin) Trevor Jones. “Thought I would let you know that the loin of venison you sold us before Christmas was possibly the best piece of meat that I have ever cooked and served” Here’s what Trevor […]
What is the best cut for Venison Wellington
Several customers have asked me about having venison for Christmas dinner. I have lots of ideas…………… Whether you are feeding a family a top class Christmas meal on a budget or providing something extra special. I have lots of ideas. A very traditional easy quick dish is Roast venison haunch, my favourite recipe for this is Sophie’s Quick […]
Food Blogger, has blogged about us
The food blog is about, Venison in Cider with mustard and creme fraiche sauce on Butternut Squash & apple puree. Janice from Farmers girl Kitchen came to our farm walk and has since developed a recipe, Venisonin Cider with mustard and creme fraiche sauce on Butternut Squash & apple puree. Janice from Farmers Girl Kitchen is a local […]
Making Sausages with SNH and Annan Academy
Working with 180 S1 students form Annan Academy and SNH to make venison sausages.On Friday 2nd Nov, RHET are organising a Food and Farming day, where Millbank Parkland Venison will be working with Pete More from the Wildlife Management team at SNH to make, cook and eat venison sausage. The photo is of Emma, Pete Moore SNH and an […]
Acorns for the deer
Autumn is upon us and our deer love acorns, Ancient Oak trees surround the deer fields, however the children still take the time to gather acorns, which are not accessible to the deer, to give to the deer. Through out the winter we feed the deer a small quantity ofconcentrate and hay.
Open Day 2012
What super weather we had for our open day this year. We think 40 people came along to walk the farm, see the deer and taste the venison. One arrival we all had a sample of Venison & Champagne pate, followed by a Venison Sausage, seasoned with a hint of garlic and red wine. We embarked […]
Is the Summer here?
Our fallow venison season started on Wednesday. To celebrate the start we’ve been dining the alfresco way. Quick roast haunch of venison with a simple green salad from the garden. The garden this year has taken a real hammering from the slugs and thriving weed population. In the past we have always adopted a policy […]
2 melanistic fawns
We now have 2 black fawns. These are known as melanistic. This is a boy and we hope to breed from him in years to come. Should he get a name? Our name suggestions so far:Kirsty Common Jet!Charles Lockhart yes he should “swarm”Rob McLennan How about “Duncan” which apparently means Dark Warrior!
First 2012 fawn
Our first fawn for 2012 was a common coloured fawn from a white doe This is a picture of Laurie with the doe