
InsideHook
By Tobias Carroll What are your thoughts on guinea pigs? No, not as pets — as food. While the concept might make plenty of readers do a double take, there are parts of the world where guinea pigs are seen as closer to something to be farmed than something to be kept in the house as an adorable furry companion. In parts of South America where guinea pigs are a culinary staple they’re called cuyes, and seeking out cuy is something that many a U.S.-based food writer has done over the years. In 2013, Robert Sietsema ventured to Queens to have cuy, and had plenty of positive things to say about the…