Agaveville

Is this true?

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Ha ha ha, that's funny.

So you don't eat much lamb in the States?

Yeah, it's very expensive. I don't think I've ever bought it, and have only eaten it a couple times in my life.

^ Ditto, same here. Not exactly an American staple.

It is so delicious - you don't know what you're missing.........

I'll have to cook for you all.

I was tempted to reply yesterday, but I wasn't really sure what the question "Is this true?" was actually asking...now I understand.
I fall into the category mentioned in the article of the 1/2 here who have never tried it, so I guess that supports the idea that it's not that popular here. I think when I picture the cute wooly creature, and then think about eating it, the idea is tough to swallow.

Is it more that there is very little sheep farming in the US?

I'll answer my own post having done a little research that there is very little compared to cattle and mostly for wool rather than meat.

I have tried it but the smell and taste is just gag inducing. I find anything made with goat's milk or meat the same way.

Goat is pretty unusual here although I think the West Indian community eat a fair amount. I don't mind it.

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I've certainly enjoyed it when I've had it, but can't stand the mint jelly that seems to always come with it. Mint, really? Just salt and pepper please!

We had it as kids relatively frequently (at least 2-3x a year), but then my mother was British. I don't think I have even seen cooked lamb since then (been about 40 years). I do recall not liking it, though.

Geoff, you're half a Brit then?

That'll do.......

I can't imagine not eating lamb. Not necessarily roast lamb, which i do like a lot, but when it is minced, mixed with herbs and spices and shaped into kofta as per the whole north African, Mediterranean, middle east cuisine. Cooked over charcoal or steamed in a tagine - unbeatable!

I have eaten lamb. In western Kentucky around Owensboro they are famous for Barbeque from mutton., Most of the rest of the state barbeques chicken and beef or pork, but Owensboro is Sheep!!

And very sensible too..........

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I had a gyros the other day. Does that count?

Depends. What is it?

You poor thing. Have you actually gone through life without experiencing the simple pleasure of a gyros?

Gyros

You mean a doner kebab! Been there, done that got the t-shirt........