toobfreak
Tungsten/Glass Member
Well not quite. But apparently the UK has a real shortage of CO2 needed for meat processing, the bloviating English having run out--- sucked their supplies all dry trying to offset the damp, muggy weather borrowed from the opportunistic Gulf Stream, and now there is a very real possibility this could impact their Christmas season!
No Steak and Kidney Pie, Faggots, Bangers and Mash or Beef Wellington this year!
A shortage of CO2 gas in the UK could cause Christmas to be 'canceled,' warns industry boss
The gas is used to slaughter farm animals by making them lose consciousness. It is also used to package meat products to extend shelf life.
news.yahoo.com
No Steak and Kidney Pie, Faggots, Bangers and Mash or Beef Wellington this year!
20 Best Meat Dishes in England
List includes: Beef Wellington, Roast lamb with mint sauce, Roast beef, Shepherd's pie, Pie and mash.
www.tasteatlas.com