"Michael" > wrote
> I balked at [...] fish eyes. Just couldn't handle it and told my host
> that I wasn't worthy of the honor. He took the hint and wolfed it down.

If I remember correctly you can't "wolf down" fish eyes, because when
they are cooked the centre part becomes very hard. My mom spits it out
like a fruit pit. The part surrounding the "pit" though is very
gelatinous and thus regarded as nutritious.