I've Never Traveled To France, But I Often Hear...

[chubbyalaskagriz]

...how horse meat is a rich staple in the diet there. I find it strange, but understand why recipes for this meat is never included in cookbooks that reach our shores. Have any of you ever eaten it- or know anyone who has?- and how is it commonly prepared?

[The Ironic Chef]

I have never that I know of eaten horse meat.
I took a trip into France from Germany when stationed there. About 20 fellow soldiers an myself.
We spent the time touring. On our last day there we toured a winery and stocked up with some fine wine for the bus trip back to base. McGyvers and Boy Scouts we were not because not a one of us idiots had a cork screw on us. There were some very creative ways learned that day for cork removal and ghe fact also, little pieces of cork weren't that bad after the first bottle or two.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

I have never that I know of eaten horse meat.
I took a trip into France from Germany when stationed there. About 20 fellow soldiers an myself.
We spent the time touring. On our last day there we toured a winery and stocked up with some fine wine for the bus trip back to base. McGyvers and Boy Scouts we were not because not a one of us idiots had a cork screw on us. There were some very creative ways learned that day for cork removal and ghe fact also, little pieces of cork weren't that bad after the first bottle or two.

IM- here's a quote for ya that I think you'll likely be able to identify with! "Went on safari in Africa and had to live on nothing but food and water for a whole week- someone went and left the corkscrew at home!" WC Fields

[Mama Mangia]

we had a restaurant here several years ago that sold all types of "meat" - you wouldn't get me near the place! and they sold horse meat as well - didn't last long - they got closed down

[jpshaw]

I hear if you buy the really cheap wine you won't need a corkscrew.

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Well I never! Eat horse meat, I think I would rather eat earthworms! I do believe it is in the dog food we feed our pets though! And from what the old saying was----glue! Poor old animals, I wish we did not have to eat any of them! Now I do not mind fish and shellfish, and I am not a vegetarian, but when I think upon it hard enough I only wish we did not have to kill to consume!

[jpshaw]

I only wish we did not have to kill to consume!

Here in Louisiana they eat a lot of raw oysters and a lot are still kicking when they go down. As much as an oyster can kick anyway.

BTW you sent me a message and I didn't know how to reply correctly so to answer; North Central Louisiana (Thats the red clay hills and pine trees - not the swamps) - John

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Aw yes Raw Oysters LOL they rather slither down as they go I LOVE Crawfish cooked in almost any fashion!!! That is what I love best about the southern Gulf States, most esp. Louisiana!!!

My sister hails from Boiser City, she has also lived in Benton and I like visiting up there as well! I just love Cajun Country no matter what part of the state!

Here in Louisiana they eat a lot of raw oysters and a lot are still kicking when they go down. As much as an oyster can kick anyway.

BTW you sent me a message and I didn't know how to reply correctly so to answer; North Central Louisiana (Thats the red clay hills and pine trees - not the swamps) - John

[scubalaydee]

Well I never! Eat horse meat, I think I would rather eat earthworms! I do believe it is in the dog food we feed our pets though! And from what the old saying was----glue! Poor old animals, I wish we did not have to eat any of them! Now I do not mind fish and shellfish, and I am not a vegetarian, but when I think upon it hard enough I only wish we did not have to kill to consume!

I just simply love horses such beautiful animals, I heard it is a tough meat to cook, and tastes gamey which means wild meat, what was explained to me is that it has a pronounced taste to it.

[jpshaw]

My sister hails from Boiser City, she has also lived in Benton and I like visiting up there as well!

I live 1 hour south in Natchitoches. My mother in law lives in Bossier and I'm up there a lot.