Force feeding geese!
"As York city council looks at banning foie gras, the French-named delicacy that comes from force feeding geese, Spanish farmers have perfected an "ethical" version. It's even won an award in France.
"It is the foodstuff that leaves the table divided. On one side, those who consider the fatty goose liver the ultimate delicacy.
"And opposite, those whose plates are pushed aside as their thoughts turn to the practice of gavage - force-feeding geese and ducks until their liver swells to many times its normal size".
Full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6301715.stm
"As York city council looks at banning foie gras, the French-named delicacy that comes from force feeding geese, Spanish farmers have perfected an "ethical" version. It's even won an award in France.
"It is the foodstuff that leaves the table divided. On one side, those who consider the fatty goose liver the ultimate delicacy.
"And opposite, those whose plates are pushed aside as their thoughts turn to the practice of gavage - force-feeding geese and ducks until their liver swells to many times its normal size".
Full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6301715.stm
