Liver?

[Catrin]

My dad hates liver, so my sister and I were never exposed to it. If someone else cooked it and served it to me, I'd at least try it, but I'm not sure I can stomach the thought of it myself right now. I've had way too much "fun" learning about what it does, so...urgh. But I agree with Oak and Irulan--I'm not eating liver unless I know how the animal was raised.

(Yes, I know it's not actually a "filter," but that's not the point.)

I seem to remember that my Iranian friend has a family recipe for beef liver--I think it goes in rice (not helpful to you, but you might be able to use quinoa (if you eat it) the same way). I'll ask next time I see her. I also seem to remember that there's a Libyan dish (introduced to me by one of the students in our department) that's similar--rice with almonds and liver. Again, quinoa as a possible substitute?

I don't eat grains at all - including quinoa (although it is technically a bit different) As far as knowing how the animal was raised, I am that way with all meat - not just organ. That is one of the nice things about having a relationship with local sustainable farmers who only do grass-fed/pastured stock. It makes sense economically, environmentally and also supports fresh and local suppliers.