I was watching an episode of Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmern,
and he ate something interesting while in Peru.
It is Peruvian local culture to raise and EAT guinea pigs.
Yes, these fluffy fuzzy fur balls are food to these people.
Why!??!! you ask...
First, guineas reproduce quickly, eat almost anything,
And they TASTE good!
During the show, they skinned and gutted the guineas, then
they roasted the small rodent on a stick over an open flame.
Even without Zimmern's commentary on how delicious it was,
I can say that it looked good... my mouth watered.
But, I didn't really think seriously of trying a Guinea.
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Until, about 3 months ago, I was chatting with some international students
who were partying at my house. We were all sharing a few beers.
One of them was heading home in a few days, so I posed
my most common question:
When you get home, whats the FIRST thing you want to eat?
Do you know what she said?
Cooeai (or Cooey), or something like that..... I don't know the spelling.
But she said the Cooey was Guinea Pig!
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This was the one thing that she couldn't wait to eat,
so I can't imagine how delicious and delicate the meat is.
I expected an answer about Mom's home cooking or something,
not Guinea Pig.
So, again my interest in Guineas is revitalized. I have got to try it!
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So, I pose my question.... Would you raise Guinea Pigs to eat?
My girlfriend won't let me, because she is against eating pets,
but I think its the same as raising a chicken and eating that.
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I have actually taken my Guinea idea to the next level
(I haven't done it yet, just have thought about it).
In my idea, I will start raising the Guineas, and when I have some
babies, I will attempt to teach them to walk on a leash.
The leash will not be much more than a string tied around their necks,
Now, when I go out hiking, I plan to walk two Guineas beside me.
When I reach camp, one unfortunate Guinea will get skinned
gutted and fire roasted.
Yum! Fresh Meat! Its not something common when roughing it.
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So, do you think Guinea Pigs will walk on a leash if taught from early age?
Do you see any problems, ethical or legal with me eating Guineas
at a campsite?
Guinea Roast with carrots, onions and potatoes, makes my mouth
water thinking about it.............
Or, should I be institutionalized?
and he ate something interesting while in Peru.
It is Peruvian local culture to raise and EAT guinea pigs.
Yes, these fluffy fuzzy fur balls are food to these people.
Why!??!! you ask...
First, guineas reproduce quickly, eat almost anything,
And they TASTE good!
During the show, they skinned and gutted the guineas, then
they roasted the small rodent on a stick over an open flame.
Even without Zimmern's commentary on how delicious it was,
I can say that it looked good... my mouth watered.
But, I didn't really think seriously of trying a Guinea.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Until, about 3 months ago, I was chatting with some international students
who were partying at my house. We were all sharing a few beers.
One of them was heading home in a few days, so I posed
my most common question:
When you get home, whats the FIRST thing you want to eat?
Do you know what she said?
Cooeai (or Cooey), or something like that..... I don't know the spelling.
But she said the Cooey was Guinea Pig!
-------------------------------------------------------------
This was the one thing that she couldn't wait to eat,
so I can't imagine how delicious and delicate the meat is.
I expected an answer about Mom's home cooking or something,
not Guinea Pig.
So, again my interest in Guineas is revitalized. I have got to try it!
------------------------------------------------------------
So, I pose my question.... Would you raise Guinea Pigs to eat?
My girlfriend won't let me, because she is against eating pets,
but I think its the same as raising a chicken and eating that.
--------------------------------------------------------------
I have actually taken my Guinea idea to the next level
(I haven't done it yet, just have thought about it).
In my idea, I will start raising the Guineas, and when I have some
babies, I will attempt to teach them to walk on a leash.
The leash will not be much more than a string tied around their necks,
Now, when I go out hiking, I plan to walk two Guineas beside me.
When I reach camp, one unfortunate Guinea will get skinned
gutted and fire roasted.
Yum! Fresh Meat! Its not something common when roughing it.
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So, do you think Guinea Pigs will walk on a leash if taught from early age?
Do you see any problems, ethical or legal with me eating Guineas
at a campsite?
Guinea Roast with carrots, onions and potatoes, makes my mouth
water thinking about it.............
Or, should I be institutionalized?