Something I never thought I’d eat
October 28th, 2009
Wood pigeon in the wild (left), and on a plate in a fancy French restaurant (palombe en croûte, right).
Archive
Archive for October 28th, 2009
Subscribe to video podcast on iTunes
World news
- VIDEO: West angry at UN Syria vote veto February 5, 2012Western nations have deplored the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria on anti-government protests. […]
- Seven dead in Kandahar car bomb February 5, 2012At least five police officers and two civilians have died in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say. […]
- Europe freeze hits transport hubs February 5, 2012Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed more than 200 lives continues. […]
- VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited February 5, 2012Famous Moroccan artist owes his career to Churchill […]
- Transport hit as snow sweeps in February 5, 2012Snowfalls of up to 16cm (6in) cause disruption to transport, with motorists warned to be aware of ice across much of Britain. […]
- VIDEO: One-minute World News February 5, 2012Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. […]
- West deplores UN Syria vote veto February 5, 2012Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs. […]
- Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses February 5, 2012Front-runner Mitt Romney looks set to convincingly win the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination. […]
- VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs February 5, 2012Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs. […]
- GB set up final against Argentina February 5, 2012Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina. […]
- In pictures: Venezuela parade February 5, 2012Venezuela's President Chavez marks 20 years since failed coup […]
- 'A little too much drink' warning February 5, 2012Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning. […]
- Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained February 4, 2012Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel. […]
- Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies February 4, 2012US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81. […]
- Man City 3-0 Fulham February 4, 2012Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League. […]
World sports
- VIDEO: GB beat Germany in semi-final February 5, 2012Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Argentina, where they will face the hosts in Sunday's final. […]
- GB set up final against Argentina February 5, 2012Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina. […]
- Faletau wants new Wales beginning February 4, 2012Toby Faletau urges Wales to move on from their World Cup heroics starting with their Six Nations opener in Ireland on Sunday. […]
- O'Sullivan faces Maguire in final February 4, 2012Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Maguire will contest the German Masters final after wins over Stephen Lee and Shaun Murphy respectively. […]
- VIDEO: Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England February 4, 2012The best action from Scotland v England […]