The most delicious and the guiltiest food of all: Foie Gras

As I got ready for bed tonight, I suddenly had a late night craving. I have never been one of those "I ate a tub full of ice cream" binge snackers. It's rare that I crave sweet desserts or candies. I didn't get what "guilty pleasures" were when it came to food. Until now, that is. 

Enter the world of adulthood and fine dining. This little monster sure has grown up! I can now say that my last meal on earth, my craving, my guilty pleasure is fattened goose liver on a platter. I won't get into the humane debate or share a hypocritical view on "where" this food comes from. I just simply want to admit that I am a Foie Gras lover. I want to praise the food and creativity it takes to make this delicious dish.

I fell in LOVE with Lahaina Grill on Maui this year. I dined there twice on my vacation and had the Foie Gras over Ahi Tuna, each time. Once as a shared appetizer and the other as my MAIN entree! 

It's amazing what fruit does to the complexity of the flavors. Lahaina Grill makes a Fig sauce that ties the fish & liver flavors so well! It is served on a bed of spinach and sweet whole figs. I often find myself skimming menus to see if there is anywhere in the Bay Area serving a similar creation. I have yet to find this combo!

I've experimented making Foie Gras at home last year. I used sweet apples that I caramelized with butter and brown sugar. I didn't get restaurant quality flavor but I am going to try again and post recipe and pics! Until then, sweet dreams and savory slumber!!

Foie Gras over Ahi Tuna w/ Figs @ Lahaina Grill, Maui