Danny
My description on the "Honkers stew" is probably quite gross sounding, but, I think Blacksheep seems to describe the origin of the recipe. Either way, in dire times "down route" I have enjoyed a good old "Honkers" when "enjoying" a 14 hour leg with only compo rations. Bless the loadies, always reliable and never ever fed me any rubbish. I doubt you had such fine dining in your time, but it sounds like the wine was good.