I found this meesage on the live-food list. I thought it was very informative, and I am cross-posting it with permission. If any of you try the mentioned cooking method, please share with us your experience. Best, Peter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frank Wuts <[log in to unmask]>: > I want to share my expierence with starting on raw animal products > because it might help others get started. Raw beef is not to hard to > get into if you start with very rare beef first. I had more trouble > with raw liver and chicken. Not even my dog would go for that. So my > solution is to lightly poach it. I boil water and then let it cool. > I cut up the liver or chicken into bite size pieces and dump into the > hot water. After the color has changed it take it out and eat it. > By varing the amount of time it is in the water you control the > amount it gets cooked. I usually eat it about 80% raw. It tastes > cooked and helps to get over the pychological barrier. > > Frank.