Number 2............................Chad is way too cute and could soon become my newest bastard child.

Anything that walks, swims, crawls, or flies can be eaten. It just takes an open mind and a willing stomach. Of course, there are some people who will eat anything. Rocky Mountains oysters - also known as prairie oysters, Montana tendergroins, cowboy caviar, swinging beef, and calf fires - are true Western delicacies.


Rocky Mountain oysters, mountain oysters, prairie oysters, Montana tendergroin or swinging sirloin are North American culinary names given to buffalo, boar or bull testicles. They are usually peeled, coated in flour, pepper and salt, sometimes pounded flat, then deep-fried.






Testicles prepared for satay in JakartaIt is a well-known novelty dish in parts of the American West and the Canadian Prairies where cattle ranching is prevalent. The name is derived from the Rocky Mountains. In Oklahoma and North Texas, they are sometimes called calf fries but only if taken from very young bulls. In many parts of Mexico they are referred to as "criadillas" and are colloquially referred to as huevos del toro (literally, "bull’s eggs" but huevos is also a Spanish slang term for testicles) in Central and South America. Rocky Mountain oysters are sometimes confused with lamb fries or animelles (lamb testicles), which are served in a manner similar to Rocky Mountain oysters. Boar (hog) testicles are served in some Midwest areas such as in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. In other countries, testicles are known as sweet meats.

The dish is most commonly found served at festivals, such as the ones in Montana and Phoenix, Arizona, amongst ranching families, or at certain eating establishments and bars that specialize in it.[citation needed] Eagle, Idaho has the "World's largest Rocky Mountain Oyster feed" during its Eagle Fun Days (typically the first weekend in June).[citation needed]

The primary goal of testicle removal is not necessarily culinary. Castration in veterinary practice is common and serves a variety of purposes, including the control of breeding.

I know....I know......I live in Boston and I don't eat seafood GET IN LINE!

Number 2............................Chad is way too cute and could soon become my newest bastard child.

Number 2............................Chad is way too cute and could soon become my newest bastard child.

It only took 220 posts!!!

You had to get your feet wet first, otherwise it looks like bullying

Number 2............................Chad is way too cute and could soon become my newest bastard child.

Thats true, now I am ready to terrorize!!

Number 2............................Chad is way too cute and could soon become my newest bastard child.

Mountains oysters and Eggs for Breakfast!

I might be willing to try them fried...though I don't like fried oysters (of the sea variety - those I only like slurped from the half-shell with a dab of cocktail sauce!).