Braised Musgoates Wild Rabbit with Home-Grown Globe Artichokes, Baby Carrots and Fennel, Pickering Watercress Purée, Roasted Fresh Almonds and Verbena Juices

ADRIAN DANGAR, WHO SUPPLIES US WITH WILD RABBITS, LIVES AT MUSCOATES GRANGE, A COUPLE OF MILES AWAY FROM THE PUB. I’VE KNOWN HIM MOST OF MY LIFE, AS HIS FATHER LIVED ON A FARM NEAR TO US ALONG THE ESK VALLEY, WHEN I WAS A CHILD. HE IS VERY MUCH A COUNTRY SPORTSMAN, HUNTING, SHOOTING AND FISHING. THE LOVELY SWEET GAMINESS OF THE BRAISING RABBIT FILLS THE KITCHEN WITH A MOUTH-WATERING AROMA. THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS ARE STRAIGHT OFF PETER RABBIT’S SHOPPING LIST!