Buttery foie gras isn't to be taken lightly

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: May 15, 2002| Author: KEVIN MILLONZI | Copyright information

Buttery foie gras isn't to be taken lightly

By KEVIN MILLONZI Providence Journal

Wednesday, May 15, 2002

Sampling different foods is essential to developing not only a passion for food, but a true understanding of flavors.

It's also important to experience foods that may be unfamiliar, exotic and even unheard of. That's what makes a home cook a great cook, and a professional chef a truly great chef.

Even though foie gras has been around since the time of the ...

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