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    According to a tomb relief, the Egyptians might have been the first to produce it. Later, Pliny the Elder cited a famous gourmet's practice involving a certain fruit, and observant medieval Jews discovered its joys while trying to keep kosher. Highly controversial, the standard production method of this item has been made illegal in many countries. What am I talking about?

    Question #65388. Asked by lanfranco. (May 05 06 4:44 PM)


    peasypod

    		Well, Frankie dearest, did I not hear you mumbling something a couple days ago about your foie gras you were enjoying?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foie_gras

    May 05 06, 5:24 PM
    lanfranco

    		Mumbling? I never mumble.

    But yes, I did wonder whether anyone would pick up on that remark. Foie gras is correct, and you get a yay!

    And it is true that Chicago has become the first city in the world to ban foie gras. Though King Richard II (aka "The Mayor") has been widely quoted as wondering why foie gras takes precendence over gang leaders and dope dealers:



    http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/food/la-fo-foiegras3may03,1,7061033.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-foodwhy

    May 05 06, 5:42 PM
    peasypod

    		Nothing gets past peasy, but the Pliny bit was the giveaway for me.

    Interestingly, I read somewhere not long ago how Australia can import semi-cooked foie gras but not fresh or raw. Must see if I can find that article.



    May 05 06, 5:54 PM

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