As you most probably know we are all extremely partial to the odd roule a la saucisse......
...... and Darrell, we have to say, makes a pretty mean aforementioned meaty pastry snack ......
....... however, sometimes, when we're in the zone, a bit like pancakes on Pancake Day, no matter how hard he tries, he simply can't keep up with the demand ........
...... which is why, to give the poor fella a bit of a break now and again from a well floured rolling pin and egg wash .......
...... we occasionally supplement the freezer with the odd box or two or three of Greggs sausage rolls, exclusive to Iceland (the shop not the country), especially when they are on offer, to help him out!
Obviously, they are not as good as Darrell's personally hand made version, but when demand is higher than usual and often unexpected, like if we decide to go on an impromptu picnic, they come a pretty close second.......
....... and thankfully, it has to be said, that Darrell has never been one to be overly precious when it comes to shedding the comestible load now and again, as far as his sausage rolls are concerned ........
...... BUT ....... if we ever dared mention a substitute vol au vent of any shape, size or filling, we know we'd be heading for seriously troubled waters, Darrell's vol au vents are ............ sacrosanct and no one ever messes with them! What is he like?
