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[random_walker]

Here's one of those meme thingies. I stole it and g-d willing I'll never do one of these again. Mostly I'm doing it to brag about the only aspect of my life in which I have an adventurous demeanor. The ones I've eaten are in bold. The ones I've personally prepared are italicized (and counting preparation as the hardest part of preparing the

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[suicide_sam_e]

What ones have you had not represented which you would add to the list?

I'm disappointed dog and cat weren't part of the meme.

and I would recommend venison. It's like everything beef wished it was. (At least, all of the prepared venison I have had has left me wanting more.) I can only assume deer are not more widely farmed because "fattening" isn't part of deer behavior. (Deer probably cannot be "watered" either before market and slaughter.)

Oh, awesome post title.

[random_walker]

I added pigeon and dosai, which replaced snake (SNAAAAAAKE!!!) and foie gras. I've not had either of those though I've had other slightly less cruel patês.

I'll post in the comments some more addenda, real soon now.

Deer: I think you're right. Part of the goodness of venison is the fact that it is unfarmed, kind of like wild game or boar. I've had very little wild meat... should rectify this. I once looked for NYC restaurants with even wild game, and found precious few.

[suicide_sam_e]

Maybe you can get in on some kind of hunting trip? I'm not suggesting taking up hunting, because it would be a counter-productive investment (even if the food distribution network collapses tomorrow, you'd be better off hunting people and their food than primary sources of food). But maybe there are 'chartered hunts' or something? (You know, as FL has chartered fishing trips where the vessel, tackle, food, and fishing licenses are all covered — only with hunting.)

Also, as I understand hunting (whether fish, fowl, or fauna) to work, if at least someone gets some meat, at least a portion of it is usually divided up with the non-productive members of the party. So as part of a group your chance of getting venison increases. (But then again, maybe that's just some kind of "gentleman rule" I have been repeatedly exposed to and so now take as granted.)

[hfwolfe]

I also recommend an experience hunting. Its some of my best memories. But, Yo Yo Yo, don't just go on _any_ old chartered hunting trip. For a grand and half, you can go on a "Pork Slam" with Ted-Freaking-Nugent:
http://www.tednugent.com/hunting/huntwithTed/
"Primo Adventure Guaranteed!"

Alternatively, if you go to a farmers market in a few months, you might be able to find quality wild game. The one in Madison had wild deer throughout the season. Pricey, but goo-oo-ood If there were one in Myakka City, I bet it would have wicked catfish. Or ask your local fleischmonger. You never know what meaty-connections these people have until you ask.

[random_walker]

I just watched the PETA episode of "Bullshit!" with Ted Nugent. Weird. He's a psychopath, or at least plays one on TV. There's no way I'm handing him my hard-earned (or at least borrowed) $$$.

[hfwolfe]

Really? The "Motor City Madman," The author or the critically acclaimed "Wango Tango," everyone's "Uncle Ted" is a psychopath? I refuse to allow you to libel that fine citizen.

[random_walker]

I should ask around at the local farmers market; there is a free-range turkey farm there at least.