Most Americans have no taste-buds. They don't eat lamb, and prefer grain-fed beef (which tastes like slightly gamey chicken) to grass-fed beef (which has a much more ... beefy ... flavor). And don't even think of offering them kangaroo.
On the other hand, I'm sure there's some Minnesotan here, who'll tell me I'm a wimp for not eating gopher. Regional US food rocks, but generic "US food" is just bland.
Meh, I eat plenty of lamb, and I know plenty of people who do as well. It's certainly not as popular as beef, but probably mainly because it's much pricier.
Thomas Keller of French Laundry fame (three Michelin star restaurant in Napa) states in his cookbook that he actually prefers to use beef that's been finished on grain. Personally, I like both.
[shrug] depends on where you are. I have an ad somewhere for a local farm (Minnesota) selling grass fed beef for under $3 lb if you buy 1/4 animal or more.
No way the corn-fed supermarket stuff can touch that price!
On the other hand, I'm sure there's some Minnesotan here, who'll tell me I'm a wimp for not eating gopher. Regional US food rocks, but generic "US food" is just bland.