So, I've been reading a lot today about eating insects.

[conuly]

Some of these sites are fascinating, and (almost) have me convinced.

I say almost because, of course, societal conditioning is really, really, really hard to overcome here!

I'm tempted to suggest something to the SICM to go with their Bugs exhibit. Oh, I get so tired of people who go in there with their kids and then talk loudly about how "gross" the whole room is. Here's an idea! If you're terrified of bugs, steer your child somewhere else!

Comments

[lady-angelina.livejournal.com]

I wonder how those same parents would feel if they learned that they have most likely actually consumed small insects by accident. ;) Not exactly the most appetizing thing in the world to think about, but I daresay they should realize that it hasn't killed them, soooo... ;) Besides, some of them have good protein and all.

[rantinan.livejournal.com]

Yum, grubs and grasshoppers. In a stir-fry. With crispy green bell peppers water chestnuts and some hoken.


Damnit I'm hungry now.

Oh I also eat rabbit (YUM)Dog (triple yum) horse (not much good) game birds (tasty, but watch out for the bones) and I've tried (canned) whale. The last is revolting, just purely freaking yuck. Imagine pork fat if it tasted fishey. This is the most charitable, safe for work way I can think of to discuss canned whale.

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

What has bothered me about the intact insects I have tasted is the chitin. It tends to make my gums sore. Granted, all the insects I have had have been long dead and bone dry, but that would be my biggest annoyance. I could imagine that a more fresh insect would be better for the gums, in particular as sub-adults.

[lady-angelina.livejournal.com]

I wonder how those same parents would feel if they learned that they have most likely actually consumed small insects by accident. ;) Not exactly the most appetizing thing in the world to think about, but I daresay they should realize that it hasn't killed them, soooo... ;) Besides, some of them have good protein and all.

[rantinan.livejournal.com]

Yum, grubs and grasshoppers. In a stir-fry. With crispy green bell peppers water chestnuts and some hoken.


Damnit I'm hungry now.

Oh I also eat rabbit (YUM)Dog (triple yum) horse (not much good) game birds (tasty, but watch out for the bones) and I've tried (canned) whale. The last is revolting, just purely freaking yuck. Imagine pork fat if it tasted fishey. This is the most charitable, safe for work way I can think of to discuss canned whale.

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

What has bothered me about the intact insects I have tasted is the chitin. It tends to make my gums sore. Granted, all the insects I have had have been long dead and bone dry, but that would be my biggest annoyance. I could imagine that a more fresh insect would be better for the gums, in particular as sub-adults.