For those who’ve never eaten sweetbreads, and that includes me, let’s make something clear: It’s not bread. It’s not. Just because you can fry it like a donut doesn't make it one. Sweetbreads is the ...

I first encountered sweetbreads a few years ago when I was a judge for a local lamb cooking competition. After sampling some cold, mediocre, and downright bland dishes, my expectations had plummeted.