A traditional delicacy with a wonderfully distinctive flavour, cod’s roe is gently smoked to give the naturally savoury roe a rich, smoky depth.

Perhaps its most famous use is in taramasalata. Forget the rather alarming bright pink versions you sometimes see - real taramasalata is traditionally made with smoked or cured fish roe, blended with bread, lemon juice and olive oil to create a creamy, savoury dip. Homemade with good smoked cod’s roe, it is a completely different thing.

The roe can also be enjoyed simply sliced, perhaps with a squeeze of lemon, or used to add a salty, smoky richness to canapés and appetisers.

Did you know… the word taramasalata comes from the Greek tarama, meaning cured fish roe, and salata, meaning salad. Its natural colour is actually a pale creamy beige - not fluorescent pink!

A proper old-school fishmonger’s product and well worth discovering if you’ve never tried it.

Fancy some? Moxon’s deliver to us at dawn’s chorus every Wednesday morning, so pop your order in a few days beforehand and we’ll make sure there’s some with your name on it. Text us on 07354 849465 and we'll arrange to have it waiting for you!