Scottish ostrich and various root vegetables stew The idea of ostrich being included in an authentic Scottish recipe would have been entirely laughable just a few short years ago. The reason this has changed is not only due to the everyday capacity for deep freezing, modern vacuum packing techniques for food items and faster transport, it is due to ostriches actually being farmed right here in Scotland before their home reared meat is sold on to food production companies or directly to consumers at places such as farmers' markets. This recipe simply features ostrich instead of the beef in what would otherwise be a very authentic Scottish stew. Ingredients (Serves 2) 3/4 pound (325g) diced ostrich meat 2 tablespoons vegetable or sunflower oil 1/2 medium sized white onion 2 medium carrots 1 medium parsnip 1/2 medium sized Swede turnip (rutabaga) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper 1 pint (568ml) fresh beef stock Sliced onion is added to browned ostrich meat Instructions Pour the...