Dear Readers: In August last I wrote here about The Emu as a Pet and in your Diet. In summary, the article was about my having two(2) pairs of Emu, my love for exotic birds, having them in my Garça Branca AyurvedicBotanical Gardens in Loutolim for visitors to see and appreciate; in researching the bird preparatory to questions I would be asked by visitors, I was awed and amazed at its factology - in particular, the 2% fat content in its edible meat, compared to 25% in Pork, 23% in Mutton, 42% in Beef, 17% in Breasts of Chicken or Turkey - these being the fleshes we glut over in our daily diets and on festival occasions.
As a consequence of the above and having tested Emu in all our traditional dishes I have undertaken a CRUSADE whose objective is to convert Goans to this Poultry in preference to overindulging in other meats. My program within the Crusade is three-fold presently: Firstly, the EMU FAN CLUB OF GOA. Membership, both adult and kids, is FREE. The sole objective is to love the Emu and spread the health benefits it affords us. The site of the Club is within the Gardens where the Emu is resident. So, it is necessary to visit the Gardens which are open to the public Thursdays to Mondays from 9am to 4pm. An attractive and eye-catching button badge is issued to each member along with a Factology Card on the Emu. Secondly, an inquisitive and adventurous individual/member can put together a group of 10 to 12 adults and book an EMU LUNCHEON PICNIC in our Garden of Eden. This will afford you a fun/educational/scenic and bonding time in a beautiful environment of Nature complete with a luncheon which includes a dish of Emu cooked to specifications by Chef Carlos. The consequence of these picnics will be increasing Members and the insatiable desire to obtain the meat and continue consumption at home. The process here is to email me at solracma...@gmail.com, receive the flyer and program attachment, book a specific date, come and enjoy. Thirdly, obtaining the meat: There are no farms in the State of Goa; these abound in other States in India; consequently, the meat has to be imported. I do this for my Luncheon Picnics and home consumption - I will/would/have imported in excess to meet member requests and spread of my Crusade. The price is Rs.400 per kg of freeze/frozen/packed boneless halal meat with a shelf-life of six months from slaughter/freezing. I can be reached at 9822584861/6481231 - a reminder that Loutolim is in South Goa. I have spoken to a number of Doctor friends. As we know and without intention to malign our cultural group, we are imbued with a love for sumptuous/oily/fried FOODS; consequently, illnesses associated with this lifestyle abound and the Medical Profession incessantly advise us to cut-down/stop/exercise or pay the price for obesity, blocked arteries, diabetes etc. So, here is a meat that can sustain your love for our traditional dishes - it is that versatile - and yet meet the medical counsel to gear-down on fatty poisons. The American Medical Association and major Health & Fitness professionals call this meat "The meat for the Heart" and not for nothing. So, get on board and bring Emu Meat to Goa on a state-wide scale. My regards in health. Carlos www.garcabranca.com -- Carlos and Merlyn The Garça Branca Goa's Favourite Bed and Breakfast Resort Goa's Favourite Botanical Gardens www.garcabranca.com Ph.No: +919822584861