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Title
The Guinea Pig Is Served
Artist
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography, Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
Guinea pig is a special, festive dish in Peru which tastes a bit gamy. The locals call it cuy. Some say it tastes a little bit like oily grey meat duck. It certainly doesn't feed very many people! There is a rumor of a digestive symptom known as Guinea Pigs' revenge! Peruvian oil paintings of the Last Supper often show guinea pig as the main dish. Growing guinea pigs is a cottage industry; high thresholds allow them to be kept in the living area. One can easily find street corner vendors selling fresh grasses and greens to feed them.
This original travel photo is honored by feature in FAA group
Out of the Ordinary 08/07/2014
Cafe Art 08/08/2014
WHAT question mark 08/08/2014
Disturbing Sick Or Unusual08/09/2014
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October 10th, 2013
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Phoenix, AZ - United States
I am a vegetarian so didn't try the cuy when I visited Peru (although my friends did!). In one village we visited, there was an adorable, person-sized guinea pig statue standing on it's hind legs with festive clothing and a happy expression. Right across the street, vendors were serving guinea pig roasted on sticks. It was quite an unusual juxtaposition!
Kennesaw, GA - United States
Looks like Easter celebration in Peru. Nice food photo.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much for your visit and knowledgeable comment, Dennis!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Thanks to the administrators of Cafe Art, WHAT question mark, and Disturbing Sick Or Unusual for the honor and support of features.
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