It's "Offally" Good!
>> Saturday, 10 May 2008
Last week when I saw fried chicken liver on Glenna's blog, not only did inspiration for this week's column strike, but suddenly I had a mad craving for fried chicken liver and gizzards. Yeah, scoff if you like but let me tell you, don't knock em till you try em! At home in Guyana, we love to cook this bounjal (dry curry) and eat it with dhal and rice. Oh gosh just writing this has me salivating, I guess I know what I'm cooking tomorrow (lol).
Seriously though, read this week's column about my first encounter with offal and how I grew to love it. The recipe for the fried liver and gizzards can be found here. The others are pretty straight forward but if you have any questions, leave it in the comments section or email me and I'll get back to you.
Mommy, Happy Mothers' Day! This is also my sister Pat's first Mothers' Day so do join me in wishing her and all other first time moms, especially those that read this blog, a very Happy Mothers' Day. And to all the mothers, I wish you a day filled with love, relaxation, good food and drink!
Finally, an update on my book. I completed it this past week and it's now off to the publishers. Thanks for your continued support and understanding epecially at times when I could not visit your blog. I turn my attention now to the mountain of assignments and exams I have to grade (groan) :))
Have a great weekend everyone!
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This is a taste I developed as adult. Your look scrumtious. Im clicking on your recipe. Maybe I'll do one for Zlamushkas event instead as I have some in the freezer.
Congrats on finishing the book! Good luck with the rest of the process...editing, proofing, editing :-)
I have not yet developed a taste for liver or gizzards, or brains or intestines or anything with strange textures.
Offals taste great and your dishes look particularly scrumptious and refined! Wonderful!
Cheers,
Rosa
I don't each much liver but you would convince me to try all these offalings, er offerings out! lol
Congrats on finishing the book Cynthia. I have a question...do you cook the gizzards before you fry them? Happy Mother's Day!!
Hi Cyn.... This is my hubby's fav... Looks great...loved the fried chicken liver....nice pictures...so mouthwatering..Happy mother's day... Enjoy...
congrats on finishing the book.never heard about the fried liver and gizzards,will try some for my hushe .love it bounjal with dhal and rice
It is defintely offally ggod...especially the liver which I crave for very often..
I adore chicken livers and gizzards! My grandmother made them many ways when I was growing up. I have some great Italian style recipes for them. Now that you've broken the ice, I'll have to dig them out and post about them. Thanks!:)
Hi Cynthia,
The chicken and liver are not up my alley, but wanted to wish you and ur sis Pat a Happy Mother's Day and a great Sunday...
Hugs
nandita
omg, Cyn, congratulations on your book. Make sure you advertise it properly, so we all can buy a copy. I am currently on Tastes Like Home cooking fever, man I am having fun :-)
Gizzards are my favourite piece in chicken, more than the liver. My gran used to make good curry with mutton liver, haven't tasted that in ages. In India, as far as I know, liver and gizzard and kidneys are routinely given with the rest of the meat - it's the other parts that you have to ask for specifically. I've not eaten those, though.
Happy Mother's Day to your sister Pat and Mom.
I am so happy to hear about the book... !!
I love the presentation and snaps as always..
Happy Mother's day wishes to ur mum n sis!!
Love..
I'll excuse the 'offal' jokes, as I love the stuff, and I love your suggestions. Liver and bacon I've had many a time, but certainly not deep fried liver... Must give that a go...
Cynthia, Congratulations! on the book (When will you reveal the name?). I love liver but gizzards is not my thing. But the picture looks very inviting.
I'm not keen on offal at all, but I have to say you are the first person to make it look appealing!
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I love chicken livers in any form. I will post a chicken liver pasta recipe soon. Here in SA, I think the liver in bacon is called: Devils on horseback, I think...
delecious looking food cynthia
Happy Mother’s Day to your mom,you & all the mom’s in your part of the world who celebrate this special day :)
zainab
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY CYNTHIA...FIRST TIME HERE LOVED YOUR BLOG....DO VISIT MINE WHEN U FIND THE TIME
http://iyengarskitchen.blogspot.com
Regards,
Veda
All your pics look great, and I don't even eat meat. Very nice!
I am so excited for you about completing the book! Many many congrats! Happy mom's day!
The fried liver looks awesome. Hubby loves chicken liver, me a fan of goat liver though, have you tried it, tastes awesome when cooked spicy
This looks so so so scrumptious Cynthia. Wow, so you have been working on a book. Do let us know the details as soon as it is out.
Asha
offal! Not a big fan of it but I dont hate it either.
All these can definitely make it to the famous street snacks here in Taiwan. They like intestinal parts here too :O
Congrats on your book.
Cynthia, all those photos look great. I learned how to prepare liver at school, and I find that usually people either absolutely love it or hate it. These pictures definitely make me want to try everything!
chicken liver is one of my favorites!! too bad not everybody like them, like my mom in law and sisters :-) anyways thanks for all sumptous dishes my eyes feasted on!! so yummy!! good luck on your book dahling!!
Do i need to say more as others have already said what i wished to say...and ...when is your book coming in the digital format ?
I happen to love chicken livers!Especially the bacon wrapped ones. So tasty!
Congratulations on finishing your book!
Happy Mothers day to your sis and mom!
Wish you a very happy Mother's day Cyn. I don't say I like chicken livers, but those pics look so drool worthy. Wow.
Congratulations on finishing the work on your book. Yaay..I am happy for u...
Bacon makes everything taste better ;)
Hmmmm. I have never been a big fan of organ meats. I think I had my fill when I lived with the Navajo and just kind of decided I was dne. But these pics do look rather tempting, I must say!
Not my cuppa, but those deep-fried nuggets do look tantalizingly good.
Well done on the manuscript, Cynthia.
It's the first of many arduous tasks until publish date, but you are well on your way. Congrats.
Hi Cynthia- I like your personal comment post. Best wishes and all the best with your new cookbook- I'm certain it will be a great success!
Hooray Cynthia, here is a cold glass of Banko to celebrate the completion of the manuscript. May I please have my liver and gizzards stewed with a little gravy, over some smooth boiled eddoes or some nice fluffy cassava. Ouch, I just woke up after that large lehleh hit the keyboard. Cytnthia thank you for sharing and continuing to satisfy my visual appetite and longings for home.
these lives totally fantastic! I never thought of frying them, but why not?! :)
they will be perfect to munch on while I enjoying your book!
The grilled liver wrapped in bacon looks so delicious! And congrats on finishing the book.
Belated Happy Mother's Day Pat and Congrats on finishing the book Cynthia! Way to go! ; )
A big congrats on your book Cynthia!! Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day! I'm not much of a liver fan, but the way you present it, I would try the bacon wrapped one. Photo's beautiful as usual!
Another Liver Lover! YAY!
Cynthia - Are we related?
Haven't seen chicken liver sold here but I love to do a simple panfried calf liver, lightly seasoned and herbed, once in a while (it's a good source of iron, too). And, yes, it's 'offally' good as well. ^_^
Looks yummy and simply delicious! I didnt know u could fry liver!
Thank you Cynthia. I had a great Mother's day!:))
I have eaten none of these parts but Bacon, we love it. Congratulations on finishing the book,good luck!
I made your Paratha roti for Z's event,thanks for that. Here it is:
http://aromahope.blogspot.com/2008/05/
leafy-paratha-rotioil-roti-and-kanji.html
OK - Is it a bit too early to say I love you? I know we just "met" & all, but.... Holy-moly everything you do is amazing!
Congratulations on your book - how exciting!
xoxox Amy
Sweet Cynthia, I have a small something awaiting for you at my blog :))
Hi Cynthia!
I am coming over from Maria's at "Proud Italian Cook" blog.
I don't have a cooking blog, but I love to cook, so I am very happy to find your blog and your recipes!
I've eaten offal as my husband is Italian and he loves every part of the pig -- from snout to tail...lol!
Hope to visit again soon when I get back form vacation
Hugs, Pat in NY
Hey girl, where are you?
I know I was gone for a while but you?
Thank for having me back in the blogging world and the wonderful comments. I absolutely loved all your gizzards and liver recipes.Though a vegetarian, I can imagine how much passion you put in creating this amazing recipes.
Hey, where is my blog on your readable feast girl? I thought you added me to that list?
Zlamushka invited me to participate for the tried and tasted event, and I have said I will try. But looking at the amazing recipes right know I think I am definitely gonna make something. Loved the post about mango. Hmmmmm my favorite. Just drooling on that mango icecream.
Do send me the recipe. Please please.
Cheers
Pintoo
Gosh, me so forgetful.
Forgot to congratulate you on finishing your book. Congratulations once again. And wishing you a Happy Mother's day.
PS I've tagged you :)
Congratulations on finishing the book!!
Cynthia, these look so delicious! I love liver!
Happy MD to your sister and all the moms around the worls!
Great news about your book! I am so happy for you! Can't wait to buy it!
Cynthia -
Thanks for your comments on my blog. Being a newbee, your support and motivation is truly appreciated. Congratulations on finishing the book! Would await for an update once its out!
Thanks,
Ashwini .
You always post the most interesting things, and the photos always have my mouth watering!
I've never been a fan of these parts, but those pics look awfully enticing!!
O.k..it looks good..but I don;t do liver.
But if I did..this is where I would get the recipe..
does that make sense? :/
Thanks for your visit, from that magnificent blog with its exquisite prescriptions.
Kisses
I'm a BIG fan of liver! I grew up enjoying pate and other delicious dishes. When others would cringe -- I always wondered why.
I still can't figure it out.
That looks amazing!
Blessings!
Lacy
Hi Cynthia! Congrats on finishing your book!
i'm vegetarian....but the pics are offally good!! and happy mother's day to Pat!! enjoy the roller coaster!! hugs!!
Iv never liked gizzards but my husband loves it.Your dish looks and sounds delicious will def try it and let you know.
Those fried chicken livers are way toooo tempting. Congratulations on finishing your book!
Happy belated mother's day to you and your sister and congratulations on your book. We eat a lot of offals in Greece and they look great.
I would give anything to take photos like you do Cynthia, they are so beautiful.
oh!!my hubby love liver and gizzard,but all the time I just stir fry for him.Your idea wrapped with bacon is so refreshing,love it.Thanks for sharing:))
Lordy, Lordy! I looooooove fried gizzards!! Yours look so yummy I could bite my monitor screen! xoxo
PS
Congrats on finishing your book!!
i love your southern dishes! i have given you an i love you award! see my blog (if you get a chance)
Hi Cynthia, I love liver and yours looks delicious. I have never ever known liver to be battered and fried it looks amazing.
In the UK we fry lambs liver or oven bake it in a gravy with onions and mushrooms and eat it with mashed potatoes. :-D
This is reminding me of my mom always eating the "weird" parts of chickens while she used the other parts to cook dinners for us... I always stared in disbelief at her, but she swore they were the best parts and the rest of us were missing out :D
Cynthia your phots and mind blowing and your illustrations too are very properly done.......... will be visiting more. Gret to meet you here
Congrats on your achievement! Your pics look lovely as usual, if not better!
Congrats on getting your book finished! All your dishes look offally good;)
wow..never seen them cooked like this way b4..gizzards are normally boiled and eaten with chicken rice..
Ay ay ay! Congratulations on finishing the BOOK!!! That was so fast!
The chicken livers look amazing, and I have some, from my local meat guy, in the freezer that I've been wondering what to do with. Maybe I'll try them fried!
Thanks for the link, Cynthia.
Hey, good for you for being so outgoing and willing to try new things. I'm very impressed!
I *loves* me some liver and bacon. I remember as a child my father would cook this every Friday and I would hate even the small of it. but it's amazing how one's tastes change over time.
You know my husband is a great fan of chicken gizzards,hearts,liver, the only way I tried cooking was by making a curry out of it, I should try this one, as it looks crunchy :)
WOW! I don't take chicken liver and gizzard but with yours, I am changing my mind. Liver with bacon, must be so tasty!
I love love love fried chicken livers...I used to have them when I was a child..but it has been years! Maybe I will be in search of some today! Love the site
I am so pleased to see someone else who likes liver! My mom used to make our chicken livers with onions, but I also like them fried crispy. Your's look incredible!
Cynthia, these are beautiful pictures. Although liver is one of the few things i still cannot make myself eat, I decided to give it another try after your appealing pictures.
um, ew i dont like liver but even that looks kind of ok i still wouldnt eat it though
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