Jersey - Eating

by benjieordonez

Surrounded by the sea, it’s no surprise Jersey is well known for its fish dishes and range of quality seafood, with scallops, spider crabs, lobster and oysters. Other fish that feature high on seasonal menus includes thick white monkfish, tasty bass and Jersey plaice – often eaten with a salad of locally grown lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. Such is the pride and enthusiasm for standards of food and drink on the island that a regular number of annual events take place to celebrate the best of local produce and its preparation.National specialities include Bean Crock, a variation on the French Cassoulet La Soupe d’anguilles (conger eel soup) and Fiottes (balls of flour, sugar and eggs, cooked in milk). The Island is, of course, famous for Jersey Royal potatoes, so make sure that you get to taste them while you’re here, glistening with melted Jersey butter. Alternatively, why not try the unique Black Butter. Made from local apples, its darkly sweet taste can be enjoyed straight off the spoon or as an accompaniment with cheese, Jersey ice cream or just toast. To finish off, why not try local apple brandy or a cream liqueur, or a Jersey produced wine from La Mare vineyards.