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Foie gras (French for "fat liver") is the fattened liver of a duck or goose that has been overfed. Along with truffles, foie gras is considered one of the greatest delicacies in French cuisine. It is very rich and buttery, with a delicate flavour unlike regular duck or goose liver.
Some animal rights organizations regard the production method as cruel because it involves force-feeding the birds through a funnel. Foie gras production is illegal in several jurisdictions.
History
Ancient times
As far back as 2500 BC, it is possible that the Egyptians sought the fattened livers of migratory birds as a delicacy. They soon learned that many birds could be fattened through overfeeding and began the practice of overfeeding captive geese. In the necropolis of Saqqara, the tomb of Mereruka, an important royal official, contains a bas relief of a scene in which slaves grasp geese around the necks in order to push pellets down their throats. By their sides stand tables piled with more pellets, probably made from roast grain, and a flask for moistening the feed before giving it to the geese. More on [ Foie gras ]
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Just had a crz delicious lunch @Hot Doug's-tasted different "doug's", lamb, alligator, linguiza & of course duck w foie gras-doesn't suck!
LuluArroyo (Lulu Arroyo) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:33:23 -0000
Just had a crz delicious lunch @Hot Doug's-tasted different "doug's", lamb, alligator, linguiza & of course duck w foie gras-doesn't suck!
Foie Gras Torchon and Duck Prosciutto Sandy w/ Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Truffle Oil $15
nakedlunchsf (Naked Lunch) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:36:58 -0000
Foie Gras Torchon and Duck Prosciutto Sandy w/ Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Truffle Oil $15
Apple & Sauterne Crumble? Yes, please. Of course, I don't see the point of drinking Sauterne without foie gras...they go hand in hand.
Obscurantist (Karl Haley) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:36:09 -0000
Apple & Sauterne Crumble? Yes, please. Of course, I don't see the point of drinking Sauterne without foie gras...they go hand in hand.
$32 sirloin/brisket/foie gras/truffle burger at db...gonna say yes, it was worth it.
buffaluv (Emily Dennis) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:25:03 -0000
$32 sirloin/brisket/foie gras/truffle burger at db...gonna say yes, it was worth it.
New Fall Menu is here! New dishes include Seared Foie Gras / Winter Salad / Pork Ossobuco / Coq Au Vin / Tuna Mignon / Italian Cream Cake.
SavannahsBistro (Savannahs Restaurant) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:17:40 -0000
New Fall Menu is here! New dishes include Seared Foie Gras / Winter Salad / Pork Ossobuco / Coq Au Vin / Tuna Mignon / Italian Cream Cake.
Rougié halalise son foie gras: Les musulmans pourront manger du foie gras halal du terroir... enfin, si l'o... http://xfru.it/hhvVZH
saphirnews_ (saphir) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:54:12 -0000
Rougié halalise son foie gras: Les musulmans pourront manger du foie gras halal du terroir... enfin, si l'o... http://xfru.it/hhvVZH
Biraben - French producer of foie gras, confits, pre-cooked dishes, paté and potted meat. Ships in Europe.
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D'Artagnan, Inc. - Foie gras, patés, sausages, smoked delicacies, organic game and poultry.
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Edouard Artzner Foie gras de Strasbourg - The world of Edouard Artzner's foie gras : practical guide, gifts, online shop, history, and recipes.
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Elevage d'oies des Granges - Sells traditional products from goose. Specialties are foie gras, confits, and gésiers. France.
Exploration Gourmande - Selection includes pates, rillettes, whole and blocks of foies gras, and other French gourmet foods.
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Fleur de Lys - Sells traditional French foie gras. Provides tasting selections, how to choose, serving tips, and news.
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Fleurons de Samatan - Large duck and goose breeding farm which provides confits, a varieties of foie gras and patés. France.
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Fresh Goose foie gras - California producer of goose foie gras. Mail order.
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George Bruck - Producer, distributor and retailer of foie-gras. Features a presentation of the company, a history of the product, recipes and contact information. In France.
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Hudson Valley Foie Gras - Offers duck foie gras products and other cuts of duck meat.
La Quercynoise - Traditional French meats, foie gras, goose and duck.
The Metairie Basse - Large duck and goose breeding farm which respects traditional methods. Contact, price list and map are available.
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