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Good Food

Food Euphemisms

Deep End Dining blogger Eddie Lin loves tasty food euphemisms, but is a bit wary of the Argentine "sweetbreads" served at Gaucho Grill. These "sweetbreads" refer to grilled thymus glands. He also reveals the mystery behind "cowboy caviar," "lamb fries" and "Rocky Mountain oysters."

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By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Deep End Dining blogger Eddie Lin loves tasty food euphemisms, but is a bit wary of the Argentine "sweetbreads" served at Gaucho Grill. These "sweetbreads" refer to grilled thymus glands. He also reveals the mystery behind "cowboy caviar," "lamb fries" and "Rocky Mountain oysters."

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