The misdemeanor charge carries a federal prison sentence of up to a year and a fine of up to $200,000 for the company, said Thom Mrozek, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office. Lawyers for Typhoon could not be reached for comment. But the restaurant told the Los Angeles Times it accepts responsibility and will pay a fine. The investigation began in October when two members of the team that made "The Cove" visited The Hump, officials said. "The Cove," which exposes the annual killing of dolphins at a Japanese fishing village, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary on Sunday. The restaurant, located at the Santa Monica Airport, is known for its exotic fare. Its Web site asks diners to surrender themselves to its chefs for "a culinary adventure ... unlike any that you have previously experienced." Armed with a hidden camera, the two women captured the waitress serving them whale and horse meat and identifying them as such, a federal criminal complaint said. A receipt from the restaurant at the end of the meal identified their selection as "whale" and "horse" with the cost -- $85 -- written next to them. The women snuck pieces of the meat into a napkin and later sent them for examination to a researcher at Oregon State University. He identified the whale sample to be that of sei whale, prosecutors said.
fishead ...*∞º˙ on 06 Aug 10"Ginger Ale Mildly sweet and spicy with a hint of lemon (prepare 3 days prior to drinking) * 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp cream of tartar * 1-1/2 cup sugar * 3 inch portion of ginger club, grated * 1 lemon, juiced and grated for zest * 1 small piece sassafras root (approximately 1/4 tsp) *optional* * 1 Tbsp yeast * 1 gallon water 1. Boil water. Add all ingredients except yeast and let steep for 2 hours. 2. Once water is between room temperature and 100F, add yeast and stir. 3. Cover liquid and let rest for one day. 4. On the next day, strain liquid with cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. 5. Pour liquid into clean, sterile bottles and close tightly. 6. Store in cool, dark place for two days. 7. Chill to stop fermentation and enjoy over ice! **sassafras contains safrole which has been shown to cause cancer in lab rats when consumed in high doses. You can purchase safrole-free sassafras extract or use the leaves which do not contain safrole if you have concerns."
