masterrig 1 #26 February 26, 2013 I guess, it just boils-down to where you're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #27 February 26, 2013 QuoteI guess, it just boils-down to where ou're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck Nonsense. I was brought up in Canada, where most people would agree with you. I still go back to the same question - I personally don't see why you would have a problem with eating horse as compared to cow (for instance)."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #28 February 26, 2013 Quote I guess, it just boils-down to where ou're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck How about China? Don't they eat dogs? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #29 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote I guess, it just boils-down to where ou're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck How about China? Don't they eat dogs? Whatever floats their boat! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #30 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote I guess, it just boils-down to where ou're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck How about China? Don't they eat dogs? not as a part of their general diet no they dont. We eat Emu and Kangaroo here, many folks are astounded that we chow down on the animals on our coat or arms meat is meat, horse deer, Roo, Rabbit, guinea pig, snake lizard shark, it's all food when you're hungry.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #31 February 26, 2013 I try to buy as much as possible local stuff, which means that very often I need to go shopping/purchasing at different places rather than in a convenient supermarket. But I have good meat, good veggies & fruits (of the season) (I get almost killed by the missus if I buy an italian or french salad...), and for the inevitable imports, as much as possible fair-trade/bio etc etc... Turns out a little more expensive sometimes but not necessarily, and as we can afford the quality.... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #32 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I guess, it just boils-down to where ou're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck How about China? Don't they eat dogs? not as a part of their general diet no they dont. We eat Emu and Kangaroo here, many folks are astounded that we chow down on the animals on our coat or arms meat is meat, horse deer, Roo, Rabbit, guinea pig, snake lizard shark, it's all food when you're hungry. Yup, I got over food aversions a LOOOOONG time ago in SE Asia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #33 February 26, 2013 Quote How about China? Don't they eat dogs? dog and cat are legal here in Switz too, as long as they are not pets/domestic animals. But you can eat these animals if raised for food.. Apparently cat tastes like rabbit/hare.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #34 February 26, 2013 Quote We eat Emu and Kangaroo here, many folks are astounded that we chow down on the animals on our coat or arms So an Ozzie eating kangaroo is kinda like a Canuck eating beaver?? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #35 February 26, 2013 Quote Yup, I got over food aversions a LOOOOONG time ago in SE Asia. The *worst* food poisoning I've ever had was in Florida... Seriously thought I might shit/puke to death."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #36 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote How about China? Don't they eat dogs? dog and cat are legal here in Switz too, as long as they are not pets/domestic animals. But you can eat these animals if raised for food.. Apparently cat tastes like rabbit/hare. Traveling in the Andes was interesting when it came to dinner time..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #37 February 26, 2013 QuoteQuoteI guess, it just boils-down to where ou're brought-up. Here in the States, we just have a different mindset when it comes to horses. I don't think, I could even bring myself to try horsemeat. Chuck Nonsense. I was brought up in Canada, where most people would agree with you. I still go back to the same question - I personally don't see why you would have a problem with eating horse as compared to cow (for instance). I guess, it's just me. Having been around horses, just about all my life, I've been able to form a bond with them. Just not the same as with a cow or a chicken. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #38 February 26, 2013 Quote I try to buy as much as possible local stuff, which means that very often I need to go shopping/purchasing at different places rather than in a convenient supermarket. But I have good meat, good veggies & fruits (of the season) (I get almost killed by the missus if I buy an italian or french salad...), and for the inevitable imports, as much as possible fair-trade/bio etc etc... Turns out a little more expensive sometimes but not necessarily, and as we can afford the quality.... Cheaper in the long run since you're getting a lot more nutrition out of that food. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #39 February 26, 2013 and I also consider it a long term investment for my health / compensates for my smoking habit scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #40 February 26, 2013 Quote ... kinda like a Canuck eating beaver?? That is also pretty popular down here in the States."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #41 February 26, 2013 eeeekkkkk! I'll passNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #42 February 26, 2013 Quote eeeekkkkk! I'll pass You have noooooooooooooooooooooooooo idea what goes into a sausage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #43 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote eeeekkkkk! I'll pass You have noooooooooooooooooooooooooo idea what goes into a sausage So true! It's usually a mishmash of various meats from who knows where except company executives. However, the best sausage I've eaten is Conecuh Sausage, from down in southern Alabama. Good stuff."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #44 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote eeeekkkkk! I'll pass You have noooooooooooooooooooooooooo idea what goes into a sausage Everything but the oink and moo! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #45 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote Quote eeeekkkkk! I'll pass You have noooooooooooooooooooooooooo idea what goes into a sausage So true! It's usually a mishmash of various meats from who knows where except company executives. However, the best sausage I've eaten is Conecuh Sausage, from down in southern Alabama. Good stuff.[/reply Andouille ain't bad either! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #46 February 26, 2013 Quote Quote eeeekkkkk! I'll pass You have noooooooooooooooooooooooooo idea what goes into a sausage Crockett & Tubbs are walking along the sidewalk, and encounter a hot dog vendor. Crockett stops and orders a hot dog. Tubbs: "Man, I don't see how you can function with one of those tubes of mystery meat in your stomach." Crockett: "You're right..." [turns back to vendor and holds up two fingers] "...make that *two*." "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #47 February 26, 2013 Quotehttp://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/59-of-the-tuna-americans-eat-is-not-tuna/273410/ What's for dinner at your local sushi joint? Pretty much anything but what's on the menu.Oceana •59% of the fish labeled "tuna" sold at restaurants and grocery stores in the US is not tuna. •Sushi restaurants were far more likely to mislabel their fish than grocery stores or other restaurants. •In Chicago, Austin, New York, and Washington DC, every single sushi restaurant sampled sold mislabeled tuna. •84% of fish samples labeled "white tuna" were actually escolar, a fish that can cause prolonged, uncontrollable, oily anal leakage. •The only fish more likely to be misrepresented than tuna was snapper, which was mislabeled 87% of the time, and was in actuality any of six different species. If you've ever wondered why the sushi in the display case is so affordable, given the dire state of the world's tuna supply, well, now you know. Full report: http://oceana.org/sites/default/files/reports/National_Seafood_Fraud_Testing_Results_FINAL.pdfRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #48 February 27, 2013 Quote Quote http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/59-of-the-tuna-americans-eat-is-not-tuna/273410/ What's for dinner at your local sushi joint? Pretty much anything but what's on the menu.Oceana •59% of the fish labeled "tuna" sold at restaurants and grocery stores in the US is not tuna. •Sushi restaurants were far more likely to mislabel their fish than grocery stores or other restaurants. •In Chicago, Austin, New York, and Washington DC, every single sushi restaurant sampled sold mislabeled tuna. •84% of fish samples labeled "white tuna" were actually escolar, a fish that can cause prolonged, uncontrollable, oily anal leakage. •The only fish more likely to be misrepresented than tuna was snapper, which was mislabeled 87% of the time, and was in actuality any of six different species. If you've ever wondered why the sushi in the display case is so affordable, given the dire state of the world's tuna supply, well, now you know. Full report: http://oceana.org/sites/default/files/reports/National_Seafood_Fraud_Testing_Results_FINAL.pdf One thing I love about seafood.. is that when I catch it.. I KNOW what species it is.. how its handled and cleaned.. and how its prepared. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #49 March 1, 2013 "Where's the beef!!!" http://news.yahoo.com/official-icelandic-meat-pies-no-meat-150244928--finance.html "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #50 March 2, 2013 Quote "Where's the beef!!!" http://news.yahoo.com/official-icelandic-meat-pies-no-meat-150244928--finance.html Truly mystery meat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
