On July 1, California will be bound by the most sweeping anti-foie gras statute in the world. Consumed by few, the pricey delicacy made from duck or goose's liver is lusted after by chefs and diners for its rich, singular flavor and versatility on the plate for everything from hot dogs to ice cream. Despite its limited production (compared to the no-less controversial factory farming of beef, chicken and pork), foie gras has been a common rallying cry for animal rights and vegetarian activists across the world. Like many of the world's most coveted ingredients, foie gras suffers from a bit of an ethical foible: the force-feeding required to enlarge the duck or goose's liver in the final 2-3 weeks of its life ("foie gras" is, after all, French for "fat liver"). BLOG POSTS | Marcus Samuelsson: Is That Your Baby? Growing Up a Child of White Parents This was the 1970's and there weren't celebrities adopting children from African countries. White people couldn't understand what this Swedish woman was doing with two little Ethiopian children, and black people would be constantly asking her a thousand questions. | | Meathead: Debunking Beer Can Chicken: A Waste Of Good Beer (And It Is Dangerous) Think about this: You've never seen a fine dining restaurant serve Beer Can Chicken, have you? That's because real chefs know it is not the best way to roast a chicken. | | Sierra: Natalie Coughlin, Gold Medal... Farmer? Swimmer Natalie Coughlin, 29, was the most decorated female athlete at both the 2004 Athens and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Besides swimming, Coughlin's passions include food, gardening, and the five chickens she keeps in her backyard in Lafayette, California. | | Menuism: Cheese For The Lactose-Intolerant Milk and its relatives, like ice cream or cheese, have been known to aggravate a few tummies in their day. If dairy doesn't always agree with you, three possible reasons for the aggravation follow. | | Liquor.com: How To Cocktail Video: The La Perla If you think that tequila is just for shots and making Margaritas, you have it all wrong. The spirit can be used in a wide range of cocktails that will satisfy just about any drinker. | | MOST POPULAR ON HUFFINGTONPOST.COM |
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