So the story goes, Louis Keseburg(sp?) a member of the traveling party partook of one of the Donner's 'lights', claimed they were 'delicious.' Then, when he finally made it to California or wherever they were bound, he opened up a restaurant.
Don't know if chronicle was accurate, but it sure was an interesting read.
Donner Pass. Been there years ago.
Lungs are very light, and some call them "lights" when cooking them.