Originally posted by Twisterdog
Rabbits are eaten here. Why not guinea pigs there?

The dish is called "cooie" ... I'm sure that is not how it spelled, but that's how it sounds.

My brother and sister have both traveled extensively in Peru, and eaten it many times.

I wouldn't personally eat it, unless I had no choice, but I don't eat rabbits or Cornish game hens either .... I don't like to eat little animals, don't ask me why. A chicken is the smallest thing I'll eat.

I honestly do not see why people in this country get so up in arms about what people in other countries eat. An animal is an animal is an animal. You'll eat a chicken, but not a guinea pig? What's the difference? Because one is "cuter", to you, it's not ok for someone else to eat? I so don't understand that logic. It's truly none of our business.
Ditto!! I sure do like you, Twisterdog!