This week I went to play cards with a couple of friends to a tipical Swiss restaurant in Zürich. They were advertising a “metzgete”: Back in the old days a “metzgete” was a necessity to survive the long winter. Because there was not enough food to feed both the family and the livestock, some of the animals were slaugthered in autumn. With only basic means to conserve the meat, most parts would go bad quickly. A big feast was organized. […]

Categories: Ruminations • Tags: Culture, Vegan