First take a dead rattlesnake…
I remember Sawers Delicatessen from a couple of years ago as the place where I bought my first tub of Cherry Garcia. They don’t seem to stock Ben & Jerry’s anymore (there’s a B&J kiosk in Castle Court anyway) – instead, the freezer section is now overflowing with all kinds of interesting fauna – including whole rattlesnakes, at £79 a pack! Are they the ones who didn’t make the grade during the casting call? If I ever feel curious enough to make a purchase, I’ve already found some instructions on how to prepare them. It begins amusingly enough with the words, “Take dead rattlesnake…”, which also makes for an the ideal introduction to a spanish Hannah Glasse tome.
Snakes aside, this deli is like a little cave stuffed full of goodies. I like a place that sends dinner ideas buzzing into your head the minute you step inside. I’ve already got my eye on the pieces of salt cod, for making brandade, and if we don’t make it to the markets on friday, we just might have to come back for a wedge or two of cheese.
Sawers Delicatessen
7 Fountain Centre
College Street
Belfast
BT1 6ET
Tags: N. Ireland 2006
