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    This now-protected species is native to various countries but is known by a Romance-language name derived from a word for a cultivated site. Considered a delicacy that must be very well-fed and then drowned in a type of wine before cooked, it may be consumed with something covering the diner's head and face so that it may be better savored -- or maybe just not seen. What is this supposed gourmet delight, said to have been a statesman's final meal, and in what charming film was it eaten?

    Question #76038. Asked by lanfranco. (Feb 18 07 5:16 PM)


    gman89

    		The closest I can get is lamprey.
    http://theoldfoodie.blogspot.com/search/label/15thC%20recipe

    Feb 18 07, 6:12 PM
    littlecleo

    		The Ortolan Bunting, The movie was Gigi.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortolan_Bunting
    http://www.ecis.com/~alizard/ortolan.html

    Feb 18 07, 6:27 PM
    lanfranco

    		Very nice, cleo, a silver mace to you!

    I have an uncle who is a skilled hunter, and my aunt used to serve "braised doves." They were delicious, but in my childhood, I had trouble looking at the cute little things on my plate. It would have been considered quite rude for me to place a napkin over my face while munching away.

    Fortunately, I got over it.

    Feb 18 07, 7:00 PM
    gman89

    		Aww... curse my ignorance. One day, I'll get a silver mace too! Congrats to littlecleo for getting this one.

    Feb 18 07, 8:22 PM

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