On: Cafe overwhelmed with customers after it is accidentally awarded a Michelin star

[throwanem]

Calf brains scrambled into eggs aren't bad, though very salty. Best scrambled with cream and soft cheese, and served on dark toast.

[virtuabhi → throwanem]

Have not read the article. But this comment about eating calf brains is the most horrifying thing I have read this year.

[jacobolus → virtuabhi]

Why is eating cow brains horrifying? People all over the world regularly eat cow brains. For instance, brain tacos are a standard menu item at Mexican taco stands. They are very rich in fat though, so I recommend only eating one or two at a time.

[chrisseaton → jacobolus]

> Why is eating cow brains horrifying?

I think a lot of people have been been put off by CJ disease.

[crowbahr → jacobolus]

Prions man. Prions.

[M_Grey → virtuabhi]

Can confirm. Brains are very fatty, so the end result is, "Hmmm... this omelet is very metallic, and I say... my teeth are coated with brains."

Not. Fun.

Plus, all the prions you can eat!

[throwanem → M_Grey]

They're better when eaten as fresh as you can get them. Canned ones are nasty.

[M_Grey → throwanem]

...That would explain the metallic taste. Good advice, thanks.

[caycep → virtuabhi]

I ate fried sliced veal brains as a Montreal place once. It was basically like a very creamy pudding.