ChocolateBabz

I found a new source for bacon, black pudding, sausages as well as baked goods. The British Depot - they have a stall at the farmers market on Tamina Road (Woodlands Area) but will soon be opening a brick and mortar store in the same area. She said she works with a local butcher and everything is made to authentic British recipes. It was blimmin' lovely...

petitefrancaise

worth a 300 mile round trip???

ChocolateBabz

It was 120 mile round trip from Pearland LOL - there are no lengths to which I won't go for some black pudding and a proper sausage! She does ship though.

Leslie

Nice! I've found them online and bookmarked the page. The sausages are very reasonable for locally sourced.

https://thebritishdepot.com/shop?ols...roducts&page=1

As a general question ... Is there any major difference in taste between British Black Pudding and French Boudin Noir?

ChocolateBabz

I've never had the French version but from a quick google it appears they are 'essentially' the same and the differences are more down to individual recipes. We had a lovely breakfast at Chiqitos when we were home last month and their black pudding had a 'kick' of chilli, it was lovely.

Leslie

I think that's right. We had the French version (meaning that the butcher was of French descent as was the local community) growing up and I loved it.

scrubbedexpat097

......but, I am English Breakfasted out right now. I know, shock! horror! and unbelievable

I over indulged especially on sausages. I think my body needs a short rest

Let me know when you head that way again though. We could try to meet up

ChocolateBabz

I thought I was too, but the call of the black pudding was strong.... I will let you know next time I need a fix. We only bought enough for 2 brekkies just in case in wasn't great but now that I know it's good I'll have to stock up 😄

Jack8602

I found a store in grapevine, tx - which has the same. i usually go there once a month and get a few packs of bacon and sausages.

They imported the real easter eggs back in April, $28.99 a piece, didn't care - bought 4 of them.

petitefrancaise

I bought mine from Aldi. Lovely german chocolate with chocolates inside. $5

Jack8602

All good if you want German chocolate

petitefrancaise

which ones did you get?