Cuore e cervelloHeart of veal
& brain of veal.

Just two of the delicacies you can get at the food markets in Palermo.

Maybe I will serve that at my dinner party next week? Not sure what kind of recipe is needed for the brain though? Perhaps will stick to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner meal (yes it is a belated one, as was in Sicily for the official Canadian one). This week am on a mission to find a big turkey!

Yes that is a lamb's brainEating 'cervello' or the brain of lamb was another first in Florence, my father would be proud of me. It tasted like a mix between a hard boiled egg and mashed potatoes with a chalky after taste.

It wasn't bad at all - just a bit scary to take the first bite. It's texture was the most interesting /unusual part. Since it was served in one of the best restaurants in Florence I knew it would be cooked well, which it was. It was seasoned with olive oil and garlic and baked in the oven in this little foil envelope.

Thanks to the wonderful staff and chef at Cibreo for our wonderful meal.