FabSwingers.com forum: Fois Gras

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi folks . . Just caught some talk radio about this delicacy. Several celebs have been lambasted for buying it from a butcher in primrose hill. Anyone have feelings on it ? My take is that it's a bit rich to protest outside the shop but not the millions of places selling battery chicken. I have heard you can't stuff geese in small spaces otherwise they die. So yes they are overfed. . But is that worse that being kept in a compartment and having your leg muscles never fully develop ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not all of it is from force fed ducks/geese. For me, it's one of those things that's a low priority on my list of things to be angry about. I wouldn't picket a shop over it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry but it's a big yum from me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can you buy it from supermarkets?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you buy it from supermarkets?"

Waitrose sell an "ethical" version of it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Generally not i think. Maybe on some posh meat counters .

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Is this where #firstworldproblems becomes appropriate?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is this where #firstworldproblems becomes appropriate?!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you buy it from supermarkets?

Waitrose sell an "ethical" version of it. "

Thanks,Its not something I'd eat but wondered why lambast one particular butchers when I'm sure its available in many places

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You never hear the geese complaining about being under fed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you buy it from supermarkets?

Waitrose sell an "ethical" version of it.

Thanks,Its not something I'd eat but wondered why lambast one particular butchers when I'm sure its available in many places

To be honest, it's gonna be difficult to find it when they use a gavage. I couldn't tell the difference between "real" foie gras and ethical foie gras. You have to be a right pompous git to say you can tell.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Pompous git.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Pompous git. "

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Pompous git. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Pompous git.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Can you seriously tell the difference? How do you know?

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings

"Sorry but it's a big yum from me."

Yes it is very nice

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Can you seriously tell the difference? How do you know? "

It's the consistency. The naturally fed stuff is more like a traditional pate and foie gras is far more soft and creamy.

It's a bit like the Pepsi challenge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Can you seriously tell the difference? How do you know?

It's the consistency. The naturally fed stuff is more like a traditional pate and foie gras is far more soft and creamy.

It's a bit like the Pepsi challenge"

To me it's texture is like silk

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Never tried it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's delicious and as a couple of others have said there is a difference between the traditional and ethical versions. The traditional is smoother and has a much richer taste.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't like the idea of eating a fat liver

Or any sort of liver really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Delicious, soooooo delicious.

I go to France for my holidays quite a lot and of course it's far more common out there (what is French for foie gras?)

Even some places in France have started producing it by means other than forced fattening. Doesn't taste the same though

Can you seriously tell the difference? How do you know? "

The real comes wrapped in greaseproof paper the other in a Quorn bag

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

"I don't like the idea of eating a fat liver

Or any sort of liver really"

Not even with fava beans and a nice chianti?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really like it. Mrs P won't go near it.

I didn't know there was an ethical one, I'll look out for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't like the idea of eating a fat liver

Or any sort of liver really

Not even with fava beans and a nice chianti?

I prefer a ripped out heart

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I really like it. Mrs P won't go near it.

I didn't know there was an ethical one, I'll look out for it. "

You should, as there's no bloody difference.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I really like it. Mrs P won't go near it.

I didn't know there was an ethical one, I'll look out for it.

You should, as there's no bloody difference. "

I'll take your word for it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't like the idea of eating a fat liver

Or any sort of liver really

Not even with fava beans and a nice chianti?

I prefer a ripped out heart

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who did the Dr Lecter ref ? Huge kudos to you ! That exact thought crossed my mind when i started this thread. I read about the food in that book before i even tasted it !

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