Faggots and groaty dick

We in the West Midlands don't have many unique culinary delicacies, though I guess Glynn Purnell's professed Brummie Fusion food is redressing the balance somewhat.

Traditional local dishes, though, have largely been forgotten - with the exception of faggots, which make an occasional appearance on restaurant menus.

That's something to rejoice because they are wonderful things, especially served with onion gravy.

I ate faggots, onion gravy and mash at the Kitchen Garden Cafe iin Kings Heath on Friday night and left a very happy man indeed.