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I must remind my potatoes of how good they would be in a stew. They are so cute and chubby!

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[–] wieson@feddit.org 6 points 3 hours ago

In German it's cutely named Siebenschläfer (seven sleeper). Cause it's hibernating for approx 7 months, or just a lot.

[–] Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago

I'd try a few, maybe I'm not getting enough dormice in my diet.

[–] python@programming.dev 16 points 6 hours ago

Glis Glis, also known as Fat Dormouse!
They can almost double their weight before hibernation. Of course something with that much fat is tasty haha

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 18 points 8 hours ago

A delicacy in Ancient Rome! If you wanted to show off your wealth, you'd weigh the fattest dormouse you could get in front of your guests before serving it in a fancy dinner. The fatter, the more impressive!