tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post4870745061495630463..comments2024-03-19T22:28:18.338+13:00Comments on The Boatshed Chronicles: Mystery Food Photos - Random # 6Couscous & Consciousnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-38622122186787552532010-09-26T20:07:59.668+13:002010-09-26T20:07:59.668+13:00Butter - now that I know you love squirrel, I'...Butter - now that I know you love squirrel, I'm not at all surprised you're fond of Mountain Oysters. I would prefer the squirrel!<br /><br />SueCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-37964129366780867882010-09-26T20:06:13.646+13:002010-09-26T20:06:13.646+13:00City Share - thanks you so much - yep, liver and k...City Share - thanks you so much - yep, liver and kidney is as far as I'm willing to go into the realms of all those other body parts. The pistachios look so pretty don't they.<br /><br />Heather - your husband is not alone - I've heard that a lot of people think they're pretty good! I'm sure much of our appreciation of things like this has a lot to do with not being raised on them.<br /><br />Nags - no, I couldn't go the goat's head either. Thanks for visiting.<br /><br />Annie - I am such a total market addict when I go away - the few days that I had in Barcelona, I went to the Boqueria every day! :-)<br /><br />Alex - I don't know about bull's penis tasting like tongue, but I have heard that it's better than Viagra - so any time you think your sex life is flagging a little, whip your husband up a bit of bull's penis for dinner - ROFL :-)<br /><br />Hi Veronica - thanks for visiting - the licorice is such an unexpected one isn't it - I had no idea that the sticky black straps that I love so much came from something that looked like a stick!<br /><br />SueCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-71316193151900706462010-09-23T16:43:32.983+12:002010-09-23T16:43:32.983+12:00Hi Sue! What a fascinating blog post! I learned so...Hi Sue! What a fascinating blog post! I learned so much and enjoyed every second of it. I love all the pictures but the licorice is probably my favorite. I had no idea it looked like that! The last one really gets me squeamish, not surprising. I like to think I'm "culinarily enlightened" but would still have a hard time swallowing that :-)<br /><br />All the best,<br />VeronicaVeronica Culverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481846648878329147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-8920614882754959402010-09-19T08:33:34.966+12:002010-09-19T08:33:34.966+12:00Suzy Q! OH certainly love this one the best! Becau...Suzy Q! OH certainly love this one the best! Because it makes me laugh so hard! I recognized those epidydimus swirls immediately as I was a biology major in college. To answer your question, they ate it because they ate it all, and now the old folks, consider it a delicacy and this butcher is happy to deliver it because it means less waste! I also hear the bulls penis when prepared right is similar to tongue. Yep, i also am blushing just writing that! Thanks so much for sharing on the hearth and soul hop! HUGE HUGS! Alexa moderate lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276472308985313068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-92203144432559108922010-09-18T15:44:08.589+12:002010-09-18T15:44:08.589+12:00I love wandering through markets on our holidays! ...I love wandering through markets on our holidays! It's a reminder that fresh food is still abundant. Always a pleasure reading your posts, Sue!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773818491301271859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-7673065868909598852010-09-18T04:59:35.849+12:002010-09-18T04:59:35.849+12:00Hooray, Sue, love your food philosphy. It's al...Hooray, Sue, love your food philosphy. It's all about balance and keeping it real, isn't it? I've gotta say that the pistachio pic is the one that captures my eyes again and again.<br /><br />I come from the land of Rocky Mountain Oysters, and I've gotta say that they taste great! As with so many things, there's just a bit of a mental hurdle to overcome in eating them.Hunger and Thirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331585553306515502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-78808104346018116362010-09-17T16:32:08.863+12:002010-09-17T16:32:08.863+12:00the pistachios are so interesting! but the goat...the pistachios are so interesting! but the goat's head really had me in.. yuck!amnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065092085963619873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-25101702650046705612010-09-17T06:01:09.860+12:002010-09-17T06:01:09.860+12:00I love this post, Sue...and your approach to food....I love this post, Sue...and your approach to food. That said, my husband says bull testicles (and the rest) are actually good. I'll take his word for it ;) Thanks for sharing w/ hns =)Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-62519869020129619072010-09-17T04:28:03.912+12:002010-09-17T04:28:03.912+12:00What a wonderful post about your balanced approach...What a wonderful post about your balanced approach to food. I needed that today. I enjoy eating liver, but I don't have the stomach for anything else in that last photo (at least yet - I guess I should never say never). The pistachios were the biggest surprise to me too. They are beautiful.City Sharehttp://nycshare.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-18394926366475459932010-09-16T12:25:39.598+12:002010-09-16T12:25:39.598+12:00HI Sasa - if I ever go to Iceland, I'll rememb...HI Sasa - if I ever go to Iceland, I'll remember to be careful about where I eat.<br /><br />April - thank you so much. Yes, I was so surprised by the pistachios when I saw them, and then once I knew what they were we saw them everywhere. I'd love to see them later in the season when I understand they turn deep red.<br /><br />Clare - so when you come visit I won't serve you up bulls' gullets for dinner then :-)<br /><br />Alexa - thank your so much for visiting and your kind comment - I'm longing to try that fig chutney.<br /><br />Christy - aaaah - the gooseneck barnacles were great - I love how they look like something almost prehistoric. I've tried sheep testicles (mountain oysters they call them here), and didn't love them - can't imagine those of the bull would taste any better.<br /><br />SueCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-62433467991875223212010-09-15T23:54:10.279+12:002010-09-15T23:54:10.279+12:00My favorite of the series was the gooseneck barnac...My favorite of the series was the gooseneck barnacles - I would love to try these some day. I am learning to eat liver and heart and other "normal" offal but I think I can go to my grave without eating the testicles or penis of any animal. I get a little gagging thinking of it, but if it was offered I *might* try a little itty bitty bite!<br />Thanks for sharing this great series with us at hearth'nsoul!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-141712911820747242010-09-15T23:27:34.128+12:002010-09-15T23:27:34.128+12:00Sue
Love your blog and photos.
Thanks for your n...Sue <br />Love your blog and photos. <br />Thanks for your note over on Lighthearted Locavore. That fig recipe tastes gorgeous. My mom and I devoured it over a delicata squash which is local to my region and similar to a butternut squash. Guests savored the chutney with chicken apple sausages. <br />Lexi (from New York City)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125850037923031640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-12396810086682252652010-09-15T21:53:08.356+12:002010-09-15T21:53:08.356+12:00I love the pistachios, the shapes and colours are ...I love the pistachios, the shapes and colours are beautiful. I wouldn't dream of eating anything in the last photo, imagine, some people probably think they are delicacies!Clarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-80897410383324452452010-09-15T21:31:44.121+12:002010-09-15T21:31:44.121+12:00I feel exactly the same was about offal - I just c...I feel exactly the same was about offal - I just can't manage it! And I don't think you need to feel ashamed about feeling squeamish about the things in that photograph as I'm pretty sure a lot of folks feel like us :) <br /><br />I had not seen the pistachio photo before and I must admit that, despite loving this wonderful nut, I had absolutely no idea what they looked like when they were growing! They look really beautiful.<br /><br />Anyway, this is my rather long winded way of saying I really enjoyed your post!April@The 21st Century Housewifehttp://www.21stcenturyhousewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-62884183687166398592010-09-15T20:14:12.337+12:002010-09-15T20:14:12.337+12:00I have no idea what that sign says but wow, that i...I have no idea what that sign says but wow, that is adventurous meat! I remember Meemalee (Meemalee's Kitchen) did a post about ordering and eating a sheep's head in Iceland so heads are pretty popular there too I presume...Love the other pictures too!Sasahttp://sasasunakku.comnoreply@blogger.com