I have always said and still maintain that I have quite an adventurous palette when it comes to trying new foods and flavours – I do however have to draw the line at tripe! This seems to be a common thread in the family except for my dad who has loved tripe and onions and curried tripe since he was a young boy. A couple of years ago Pete (such a brave husband) said that he would be willing to give it a try if my dad cooked it. All was going well until dad was banished to cooking his tripe outside (it really does leave your home smelling quite horrible) plus I made the mistake of telling Pete what I thought it smelt like whilst cooking (sorry can’t share that here), which put Pete right off having his first taste of tripe – they talk enough tripe when they are together though to make up for it. 
Melody's Tripe and Onions - not sure even my real camera could make this look tasty
Fast forward a couple of years and my cousins MIL said that she would prepare some tripe for my dad as a birthday treat. Melody was kind enough to prepare enough tripe and onions for a family of 20! Dad enjoyed 2 healthy portions for his lunch while most of the family just quietly sat and watched. Pete dished up a morsel onto a side plate and said that he enjoyed the flavour but thought the texture was going to take some getting used to. My mom was equally as brave and said that she would also have a taste (maybe not the best idea) and said that it was the flavour that was a problem for her and not the texture. Me, I still remain unchanged on my decision to taste tripe and don’t feel in anyway deprived by my adamant decision. I just cannot do it! I sit here with gritted teeth at the mere thought.
Dad is in his element with quite a few frozen tripe portions ready to be reheated whenever he feels like it.
My cousin Renee ended our ordeal (for us not dad) and became a hero to us all, by bringing sushi for birthday dinner starters. Delicious!
Now this is more like it! No matter the camera, this is scrumptious.
Do you enjoy tripe or do you sit on the same side of the fence as me? If you are on my dad’s side of the fence, I am sure Melody would be more than willing to share her recipe, let me know and I will get it from her to share with you.
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By: Tandy on January 27, 2012
at 07:43
After the smell of tripe, I must say I changed my mind. I can always get my dad to send you a portion he froze. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 27, 2012
at 15:39
Hm… I’m not a big fan of tripe, but I’m always curious how it’s made, so please share the recipe! =) Is that California roll (the rectangular one) cut in half? How come it looks like sandwich (do you know what I mean?)
By: Nami | Just One Cookbook on January 27, 2012
at 12:04
I will gladly get the recipe and share it with you Nami – I will post it just as soon as I have received it. I think they call them sandwiches, not too sure – either way, they are heavenly! Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 27, 2012
at 15:40
Among the blogs I love to read, This is the 3rd tripe-related post in a week. Unbelievably, mine is a 4th! When it was said that all great minds think alike, do you think “they” ever imagined that shared thought would be tripe? Oh, well. I would join your Father and give it a try, Mandy, and I certainly wouldn’t pass that tray of sushi without grabbing a few pieces, as well.
By: ChgoJohn on January 27, 2012
at 12:37
I do think we have the “they” scratching their heads John. The sushi doesn’t last very long John, so I highly recommend standing in the front of the queue. Have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 27, 2012
at 15:43
I’ll go for the sushi!!
By: spicegirlfla on January 27, 2012
at 15:37
A much safer bet I reckon Linda. Have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 27, 2012
at 16:16
I keep seeing recipes that do it justice, but until I try one I’m on the fence!
By: Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on January 27, 2012
at 18:02
Hmm, not sure I will ever go to the other side and try tripe but you never know… Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 27, 2012
at 18:16
Can I have tripe and sushi please? And I love your MIL´s name – how very beautiful!
By: Chica Andaluza on January 27, 2012
at 18:15
You most certainly can! Thanks Tanya. have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 27, 2012
at 18:18
Wow the sushi looks really nice and delicious. And I completely understand, there are some things I just will not try. And no amount of money or family will make me try it lol. Have a great weekend
By: Kay aka Babygirl on January 27, 2012
at 20:02
Seems there are a lot more of us on the “not-willing-to-try” side of the fence versus the “willing-to-try” side Kay. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 28, 2012
at 14:38
Your posts are certainly appealing. I would like to invite you to take the “Unplugged” Questionnaire, and answer the same questions that many of our blogger friends have answered before you.
Just go to my blog, copy the questions and little “Plaque” and paste them pom your blog page. Then invite 5 other bloggers to do the same.
Good luck!
Ronnie
By: morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer on January 27, 2012
at 21:25
Hi Ronnie, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I have seen the Unplugged Questionnaire doing the rounds. I thank you for inviting me. I will do the “necessary” as soon as I can. Thank you again and have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 28, 2012
at 14:42
Couldn’t recognize it’s tripe…I like the tripe stir-fried with pickles.
Nice sushi platter.
By: Angie@Angie's Recipes on January 27, 2012
at 21:50
Hi Angie, I bet my dad would love to try stir fried tripe with pickles. Think I wills tick to the sushi though. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 28, 2012
at 14:43
It’s possible I will try tripe at some point, but if I never do I won’t cry about it! That sushi is a work of art and makes me want to just dive into it…did your cousin make that herself???? I wish I could get sushi locally that looks that pretty!
By: bitsandbreadcrumbs on January 28, 2012
at 18:06
Strangely, this platter of sushi my cousin did not make herself although she usually does! Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 29, 2012
at 11:10
I am on the “not willing to try” side of the fence. That platter of sushi sure looks yummy.
By: Norma Chang on January 28, 2012
at 22:06
Hi Norma, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I see my side of the fence is definitely heavier than the “willing-to-try” side! I am sure I could survive on a diet of mainly sushi! Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 29, 2012
at 11:14
I think tripe is one of those things that you either love or hate. And yes, it’s very difficult to photograph and make look inviting – but you did a great job! Fantastic for your dad that he has an on-going supply!
By: hotlyspiced on January 28, 2012
at 23:23
Thanks for your lovely kind words Charlie. Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 29, 2012
at 11:15
Mandy, you made me laugh! When your email arrived, I thought.. “surely she’s not making sushi tripe?”…
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on January 28, 2012
at 23:29
Oh Celia, the thought of sushi tripe does not ring right in my mind! Have a super day and hope your holiday with your boys is fun filled.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 29, 2012
at 11:16
I would love to try that tripe and onion recipe!
By: rsmacaalay on January 29, 2012
at 08:51
Hi Raymund. I just got the recipe from Melody today. I will type it up in a post soon. Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 29, 2012
at 11:16
I think I like being on the fence or standing as far away as possible from the Tripe dish is my stance on this. Living here in Asia every day is like being on the fear factor food episode. Sushi on the other hand, especially from Japan, I love it!! Take Care, BAM
By: Bam's Kitchen on January 29, 2012
at 15:16
Oh my Bam, I can just imagine what “delicacies” you must be subjected to in Asia! Now if I can just get to Japan for some of their sushi! Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 30, 2012
at 15:15
I will admit to having a bit of a squeamish tummy when it comes to animal foods that I haven’t fully resolved yet so i’m not entirely sure tripe would be for me but love folks who are open to all sorts of experiences – I’m not quite that evolved yet
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By: Kelly @ Inspired Edibles on January 29, 2012
at 16:22
Kelly, not sure I will ever be that evolved… Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 30, 2012
at 15:16
Darn it Mandy! You have now made me need sushi this week. LOL. It doesn’t take much to make me crave it though. I just love it.
As for tripe…I’ve never had it or smelled it. I’d be open to trying it though. Now, I have to go back up and look at that platter again. YUM!
By: Kristy on January 29, 2012
at 20:46
Oh Kelly, I love it – I too NEED sushi! Have a super week.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 30, 2012
at 15:17
I’ve tried tripe. I gave it go. Never again. I just can’t stomach it. (urp!)
Sushi – well that’s a different story. Simply love it.
By: Misk Cooks on January 31, 2012
at 15:20
Aah Misk, you are braver than I – have yet to get tripe to pass my lips and doubt I ever will! Think I can feel another sushi dinner coming on though. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 31, 2012
at 15:26
My grandparents have been telling me I’ve been missing out for years for not eating tripe… I say life isn’t that tough, no need.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on January 31, 2012
at 23:22
Oh I agree with you Brydie, life isn’t that tough that I have to eat tripe. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on February 1, 2012
at 16:38
What a gorgeous sushi assortment! Don’t s’pose there’s any left for me . . .
By: kathryningrid on February 1, 2012
at 04:32
I must confess Kathryin that we just bought more today – terribly addictive this sushi! Promise to enjoy all of mine just for you this evening.
By: thecompletecookbook on February 1, 2012
at 16:39