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Guinea pigs are a common part of Peruvian diet.

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[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Yeah, it's the idea. One restaurant had them in cages around the side of the building. They were undoubtedly fresh, but I couldn't order it after seeing them.

[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Oh I view them as adorable pets too and know how that would be a bit difficult sight. I just make an effort to try the local dishes whenever traveling.

Except bugs. I really do not fuck with bugs lol.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Ah, childhood memories. When we went to this one relatives house, I never understood why my parents never let us play with the rabbits.

…. After I grew up, I had to wonder what that funny tasting “chicken” really was. Adult Me wants to know