The Belgians and French describe a weak beer in a large glass as a bock. Perversely the British refer to the strongest style of lager as bock. Beer glass.
Stargazer, a fish common in the Mediterranean. Useful in soups and stews and can be fried. The sharp, spiny dorsal fins must be removed before cooking. The eyes are set right on top of the head, gazing skyward, hence the English name for this fish. More commonly means beef.
"Beef on a thread." Fillet, rump or sirloin of beef, off the bone, is rolled and tied with string, sealed on all sides and then dropped into a broth with a mirepoix of vegetables and onion clouté. The meat is suspended by the string so that it does not touch the bottom. It is served with watercress, mustard and horseradish or gherkins (US: dill pickles).
A dish from the Camargue of beef cooked slowly in red wine with onions, tomatoes, garlic and olives.
