Post Hamburg

No, nothing to do with the latest unreasonably high increase in stamps, but rather a few thoughts after the sausage trail trip to Hamburg.

It is very, very clear that however much I would like to think that the British banger is the shying light in the sausage world the Germans hold their wurst in far higher regard than us Brits do our sausages. Although there has been a resurgence in the popularity of the British sausage, indeed gourmet varieties have increased in their appeal and availability. TV chefs champion their cause and promote the re-appearance of rare breeds of pig and farming techniques returning from vague obscurity. In Germany the traditional is the starting point of revolution, the accepted basic wurst is evolving to a new high. Specialist sausage outlets, once the equivalent of our fish and chip emporiums, are grabbing the attention of more than the drunk on the street. For example, 'The Curry Queen' is growing in appeal and there is no reason why such an approach would not succeed in Britain.

I honestly believe that the British banger is as loved and enjoyed as the German wurst and as such a dedicated outlet, even a franchised one, would find a real place in our high streets and shopping precincts.