Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Basques Bite 'Em Off With Their Teeth?

A discussion of "Mountain Oysters" - - testicles - - in the New York Times.

The tradition in Nevada is strongly associated with the Basque sheepherders who came to Nevada in significant numbers in the late 19th century. The yellowed pages of many a family cookbook include recipes for “bildoch pesta,” lamb fest or lamb party, with the ingredients — much to the consternation of outsiders — sometimes obtained with the teeth.


Eat 'em sauteed...


...or deep-fried...


...or a bunch of other ways.



He Looks Like He Eats Nuts Regularly.

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