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F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 7:33 AM From the Wikkipedia listing on Faggots (food): A faggot is a kind of pork meatball, a traditional dish in parts of the UK, especially Wales and the Black Country. It was originally made from unwanted off-cuts of meat. The dish saw its greatest popularity with the rationing during World War II, but has become less popular in recent years. Faggots are usually home-made, and are to be found on traditional butchers' stalls and in markets. A popular dish is "faggots and peas", which is often served with gravy. The best-known commercial brand is Brain's Faggots. It is also a traditional dish in Italy. Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Freelance, Ph.D., D.F.S [ Edited by: freddiefreelance on 2005-04-22 07:38 ]

From the Wikkipedia listing on Faggots (food):

A faggot is a kind of pork meatball, a traditional dish in parts of the UK, especially Wales and the Black Country. It was originally made from unwanted off-cuts of meat.

The dish saw its greatest popularity with the rationing during World War II, but has become less popular in recent years. Faggots are usually home-made, and are to be found on traditional butchers' stalls and in markets.

A popular dish is "faggots and peas", which is often served with gravy.

The best-known commercial brand is Brain's Faggots.

It is also a traditional dish in Italy.

Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Freelance, Ph.D., D.F.S

[ Edited by: freddiefreelance on 2005-04-22 07:38 ]

Post #154371 by freddiefreelance on Fri, Apr 22, 2005 7:33 AM