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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 27, 2015 1:34:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 2:08:52 GMT
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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Post by lagatta on Nov 27, 2015 2:36:05 GMT
Thanks for that accont, Bixa.
I have a friend currently working in Paris whose daughter has of all things a pet rabbit. Dunno how she copes as I believe (kerouac will correct me) I think that has even been know to show up on school dinners.
Rabbit is sold here in Québec at butcher shops and supermarkets, and hare is a common game dish, but I think of it as more common still in France; for example I've seen "lapin" cat food.
Has anyone here eaten cuy?
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 27, 2015 4:14:58 GMT
Thanks, Lizzy!
LaGatta, I was sitting with my friend who has the restaurant in front of his place the other day when another mutual friend walked by. Everyone knows that she is a vegetarian. He asked her if she was coming to Thanksgiving at the restaurant. She recoiled slightly, then said, "Oh no, I couldn't do that. You know I have a pet turkey." He was obviously at the point of saying "So?", or at least had that look on his face. Before he made it worse, I pointed out to him that it was the equivalent of asking her if she wanted to come enjoy some baked child.
As far as kids and pets and food from those pets' kinfolk, all those 4H kids raise their big-eyed calves and friendly piggies knowing the trusting beasts will be coldly slaughtered.
Rikita has eaten cuy. She showed pictures of it on TTR.
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Post by bjd on Nov 27, 2015 8:08:11 GMT
I have also eaten cuy (guinea pig) because I'm polite when invited to someone's house and eat things I wouldn't normally. In this case, it was in Ecuador. Not much to eat on such a small animal and it's difficult to eat with a spoon. At least they removed the fur.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 11:55:18 GMT
I just read a piece in last Sunday's NYT about guinea pig and how it was a very indigenous food of Ecuador. Prior to that I had never heard of it in culinary terms.
I know what youmean about the "politeness" thing BJD. While attending university here there was a Thanksgiving break and I could not afford a trip back to NY. A good friend of mine invited me to her family's home in Kaplan, Louisiana, deep in the heart of Cajun country. There were "things" served that to this day I have no earthy idea what varmint or critter I was eating. Likely squirrel or raccoon, maybe even opossum. They sure were tasty whatever they were.
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Post by bjd on Nov 27, 2015 12:33:45 GMT
I think they are also eaten in Peru, but probably are not going to be "the next big thing" anywhere else. The Ecuadoreans we were eating with were quite surprised when I told them guinea pigs were considered pets in Europe. I just realized I mentioned eating guinea pigs on this thread: anyportinastorm.proboards.com/thread/4273/markets-ecuador
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 12:56:07 GMT
I found myself wondering about the name guinea pig and also guinea fowl.
However, guinea fowl did indeed originate in Guinea (or at least Africa).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 13:08:19 GMT
All that I would be able to think about is an indelible image of one of those little guys on it's little treadmill.
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 27, 2015 17:24:47 GMT
Those aren't the ones you want, Casimira -- too muscular.
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Post by lagatta on Nov 28, 2015 10:34:59 GMT
I was glad to see the thread about markets in Ecuador, which I'd missed. Interesting now that there is so much more promotion of Indigenous peoples and cultures in that country.
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Post by mich64 on Oct 9, 2016 18:21:51 GMT
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all the members on Any Port that are from Canada! I hope you enjoy the weekend and join me in giving thanks for the joy in our lives!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 19:10:45 GMT
Ah yes, I always forget abut the early birds that y'all are celebrating Thanksgiving. Many blessings to y'all and a wonderful, fruitful, and most of all enjoyable, "delicious" day to be had by all!!
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Post by bjd on Oct 9, 2016 19:30:24 GMT
Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, Mich and Lizzy!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 19:46:05 GMT
And Lagatta and Deyana!
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Post by lagatta on Oct 9, 2016 21:33:00 GMT
Merci!
I didn't happen to have or be invited to a harvest-season supper (as I explained upthread, Thanksgiving is pretty much a non-event in Québec, except for people from elsewhere - I have a friend from Winnipeg who celebrates it, but is now pretty much vegetarian, so no turkey. Earlier this week we headed to a byow Greek restaurant for a sort of commemorative supper - some birthdays, but also the 20th anniversary of the death of a friend (and the spouse of one of us) who was very important in our lives.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 13:56:27 GMT
And Jazz.
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Post by lagatta on Oct 10, 2016 14:49:27 GMT
Yes, I was so happy when Jazz showed up again, recently.
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Post by rikita on Oct 10, 2016 22:43:35 GMT
considering the american thanksgiving is not celebrated her, at all, it is not a holiday i care about that much, nor do i really remember much of it from my exchange in the US. there was lots of food, i suppose ... there is a thanksgiving celebrated in church here in october, basically it is just that in one of the normal services there is a display of autumn stuff (mainly fruit and vegetables) and there is some special liturgy ... in agnes' daycare they are asking parents to bring fruit and vegetables for a thanksgiving display, too - but it has not much to do with how the american thanksgiving is celebrated, i think.
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Post by mich64 on Oct 11, 2016 0:27:59 GMT
We celebrated the harvest time with a family meal yesterday, turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, corn, green bean casserole, salads and roasted beets. We had non-traditional desserts, brownies and cake! Last night we celebrated our Toronto Blue Jays winning and advancing to the next series, today it was off to watch our Battalion hockey team play, home team won! The weather was gorgeous all weekend and the fall colors are glorious right now. A wonderful holiday weekend. Until my washer broke tonight... Life continues!
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Post by htmb on Oct 11, 2016 1:26:24 GMT
Other than the washer, it all sounds perfect, Mich!
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Post by bjd on Oct 11, 2016 6:13:44 GMT
Sorry Lagatta, Deyana and Jazz for leaving you out. I haven't seen much posting by the latter two and didn't think of Lagatta as a Thanksgiving celebrator!
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Post by deyana on Oct 11, 2016 20:43:56 GMT
No worries, bjd. Thanks for the good wishes everyone. We had a real nice day and evening. My sons were all home for the day and all in the same Province for once! Hope all other Canadians on this forum had a good Thanksgiving also.
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Post by lagatta on Oct 11, 2016 22:14:07 GMT
From the NYTimes, in their "Canada Today" series, explaining Canada to US Americans,
"(In Quebec, where Protestants are a minority, the new holiday caught on slowly. L’Action de Grâce, as it is called, is still somewhat optional, and the turkey-and-stuffing program is far from universal.)"
I'd say more than "somewhat" optional, it is a day off, though of course a long weekend might mean inviting friends and relatives over, and as it is autumn, well, autumnal foods, but a turkey is very much a minority choice. Cut the damned things up, and people will cook them, as they are a cheap source of lean protein. I np longer have a full-sized oven to stuff one into.
By the way, Deyana, I'm glad you had a visit with your sons. Where do they live now?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 1:04:50 GMT
Thanks, everyone. Although I spent my Canadian Thanksgiving in Washington state, we had a small meal in our cabin: roast ham, asparagus, yam and parsnips. Thanksgiving landed on our anniversary this year, and the bottle of champagne was very much appreciated.
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Post by bjd on Oct 12, 2016 6:03:52 GMT
I sometimes get the impression that Canadian Thanksgiving is used for people to go close up their cottages for the season (if they have a cottage, of course).
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Post by lagatta on Oct 13, 2016 14:12:48 GMT
Yes, that is the case. But there is a persistent myth that everyone here has a cottage. Actually, I know few people who do, even those who could easily afford one.
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Post by chexbres on Oct 21, 2016 20:11:36 GMT
I never celebrated Thanksgiving after I moved to Paris. First, the price of a turkey was astronomically high, and they used to be small, bony things - though they've become even more expensive, more popular and pumped up with something-or-other. Turkeys have become so big now, that only the butcher has an oven big enough to roast them.
Then, you had to pay about 7 EU for one can of American cranberry sauce, there was no corn bread for stuffing, etc. All of it was just too ridiculous, so best ignored.
However, now I am dreaming of a full-on Thanksgiving spread...maybe because I'm so grateful that Trump won't win. But maybe I'll just make some giblet gravy and mashed potatoes, instead.
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Post by htmb on Oct 21, 2016 20:27:04 GMT
For the first time in ages I'll be in Arizona for Thanksgiving. My family there usually does a big spread with smoked turkey and traditional side dishes. It's possible the state of Arizona, a key state, will vote to elect a democrat president for the first time in 20 years, so I'm hoping we will be celebrating that event. Chexbres, you seem pretty confident. I hate to allow myself to think that way until it's all over. Even then, trump is bound to kick up a fuss.
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Post by chexbres on Oct 22, 2016 19:31:32 GMT
htmb - yes, I think it's over. But you're right - those pesky Russians just might have something up their sleeves... When he loses, Trump will go down screaming and suing everybody he can get his hands on. Or maybe he'll just threaten to sue.
I saw a report stating just how much it would cost the "wronged party" to investigate voter fraud. Each state and county vary, but the average price per state is $500,000, around $50,000 per county - not likely he has enough cash on hand.
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