liver ban!

i read an article about this dish – foie gras - being banned in some states in US. i was intrigued. So did some read-up and found out that it is a French delicacy – “liver of a duck or goose that that has been specially fattened by force feeding". The flavour is described as rich, buttery and delicate. i am not too fond of liver so i would pass this up if ever i am offered this dish!. Apparently, animal rights activists are up in arms against it as they are of the view that force feeding of the geese is inhuman. Interestingly, this dish originated from one of my dream destinations –Egypt.

On the home front, getting a microwave has turned out to be indeed a blessing. Back in the States, it was something i considered a necessity. Over here, never really felt the need for it. But now that we have it, we use it religiously – from cooking rice to heating leftovers. So adieu to the good old pressure cooker and the familiar whistle….