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By: Michele Wolfson

In eight months, California’s bill banning the sale of foie gras will be put into effect. While animal rights activists feel that foie gras is unconscionable, some leading chefs and their patrons are upset with the state’s decision. Perhaps you are wondering, what exactly is foie gras? Foie gras (also known as fatty liver) is a food product made from the liver of a goose or a duck that has been specially fattened. Fattening the poultry is typically achieved through force-feeding it corn through a process known as “gavage.” Read More

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With much hype about foie gras circulating, we decided to take a closer look at this controversial debate. What exactly is foie gras, you may ask? There are two main things to know about foie gras. First, foie gras Read More