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Sweetbreads are the thymus (throat sweetbread) and the pancreas (heart or stomach sweetbread), especially of the calf and lamb (although beef and pork sweetbreads are also eaten).

The "heart" sweetbreads are more spherical in shape, and surrounded symmetrically by the "throat" sweetbreads, which are more cylindrical in shape.

One common preparation of sweetbreads involves soaking in salt water, then poaching in milk, after which the outer membrane is removed. Once dried and chilled, they are often breaded and fried. They are also used for stuffing or in pâtés. They are grilled in many Latin American cuisines, such as in the Argentine asado, and served in bread in Turkish cuisine.

The word "sweetbread" is first attested in the 16th century, but the logic behind the name is unclear.[1] However, the etymology of the word "sweetbread" is thought to be of Old English origin. "Sweet" is probably used since the thymus are sweet and rich tasting, as opposed to savory tasting muscle flesh.[2] "Bread" may come from Old English word "bræd" 'flesh

You've been having a nosey in Wikipedia again Aunty!!!

Anything that walks, swims, crawls, or flies can be eaten. It just takes an open mind and a willing stomach. Of course, there are some people who will eat anything. Rocky Mountains oysters - also known as prairie oysters, Montana tendergroins, cowboy caviar, swinging beef, and calf fires - are true Western delicacies.

What are Rocky Mountain oysters? They are that part of the bull that is removed in his youth so that he may thereby be more tractable, grow meatier, and behave less masculine. When the calves are branded, the t********s are cut off and thrown in a bucket of water. They are then peeled, washed, rolled in flour and pepper, and fried in a pan. They are considered to be quite a delicacy. Like other organ meats, t*******s may be cooked in a variety of ways – deep-fried whole, cut into broad, thin slices, or marinated. At roundups in the old West, cowboys and ranch hands tossed the meat on a hot iron stove. When the calf fries exploded, they were done?

Eating animal "dangly bits" dates back to ancient Roman times, when it was believed that eating a healthy animal’s organ might correct some ailment in the corresponding human organ of the male person eating it. Because of this belief, the practice continues to the present day, especially in Asia, where animal "etc etc" are considered an aphrodisiac.

The rugged folks of the Rocky Mountain region are not squeamish. T***** festivals are held every spring and fall in Montana. These festivals can be very rowdy and may not be the best place to bring your children. If you can’t get to a festival, many restaurants and bars in Montana, Idaho, and Kansas serve Rocky Mountain oysters all year long and with less fanfare.

Just been thinking!! (And that is dangerous at my age)

That's given me an idea for some weaponry!!

All I need now is the 'gear' and firing missiles!!

And with those two pieces of culinary wisdom I leave you to your evening meals. I'm off to have breakfast.

Ahhhh yippeee O, kiiii Ooooo kaaaa yay

Ooooh, I wonder if RMS eats them!!

Bye Auntie, I feel quite sick now LOL.

Ah YG thats what that loud clanging noise was LOL. Thinking can be dangerous !!!

Wikipedia has it every time.

Must give Encyclopaedia Brit a great inferiority complex.

Eating breakfast. And no it's not any of the above. And yes I can multitask.

OH has just come back from walking with Spot the wiley sabre-tooth tiger.

When they are coming home from their walk Spot carried his lead in his mouth. When he gets just outside our gate he drops his lead and runs back to OH and receives a doggy treat.

Ah ha did I say "wiley". This morning Spot drops the lead returns to OH gets his treat, runs back to the lead on the ground, picks up the lead and continues walking into the yard where he drops it again and waits for another treat.

Who said dogs can't think!!

Big Brother is watching me or should I say Big Sister LOL. She knows who I mean waves out of window ~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

What on earth are you on about lol!! Who are you waving to? MOI???

NO a lady in the mountains . LOL

Only cowboys eat Rocky Mountains Oysters! I'm scared of cows anyway.

waves to LaGooner in her stripy flat. (and everybody else)

Did you adjust your camera shot as per my email ???? LOL.

waves to RMS!!

Waves to YG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

long backyards and trees check

looks like you might have cows in that farm! OOOOOHHHHHHHH

Rocky Mountains Oysters for tea !

Help someone is trying to pin me down with a large yellow tack !!!!!. LOL. No cows used to be goats but now only a couple of dogs and freerange chickens LOL

Re directed you on email.

It's VERY hard if you keep moving !!!!

helloooo
sweetbreads yummy we used to have then as canapes in army ,and were sauteed in wine .
its friday 3 weeks to half term