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Saving those recipes for hard times :-)
I'd rather feed a squirrel than eat, but if served a roasted or baked one while visiting a far away friend, won't vomit in disgust :) Can't promise the same with serpents
Considering my grocery bill this morning, I'd say we're in trying times. Squirrels are on the menu.I've had rattlesnake, and it was tasty.
J. wrote: "Considering my grocery bill this morning, I'd say we're in trying times. Squirrels are on the menu.I've had rattlesnake, and it was tasty."
had plenty of wild game. Not a fan of bear.
Yeah. As I understand it, the gamey flavor is concentrated in fat. And bear is very fatty.Any favorites?
J. wrote: "Yeah. As I understand it, the gamey flavor is concentrated in fat. And bear is very fatty.Any favorites?"
Moose, venison, pheasant, and rabbit.
It was not the gamey flavor for me, but the fattiness of the bear. I have been told that I have not had it made properly.
It seems that weird and game based gastronomy have met in Scout's backyard.Georgia joins East Coast states calling on residents to look out for the blue land cra
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
I found a recipe for steamed land crabs with beer.
https://www.meatlovessalt.com/2012/08...
My personal favorite game for the table include duck, goose, venison, rabbit, and frog legs.This recipe for duck with a cherry sauce has become one of my repeat performances.
https://youtu.be/1AhSdB4N3rA?si=SRAeh...
Those blue land crabs are probably tasty. After a hard rain, probably can be scooped up with a net. I'm wondering -- if they mostly stay underground, what do they eat? Surely they have to come out of their holes to feed?
According to this source: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news...Giant land crabs are primarily vegetarians, preferring tender leaves, fruits, berries, flowers and some vegetables. Occasionally they will eat beetles or other large insects.
I don't get it. They're invasive but there are rules for harvesting them? What the heck? People are paid for killing invasive pythons in Florida, but these crabs are protected by harvesting rules? Is this even a serious problem?
They're invasive outside of their native range, which includes south Florida.
Seems it should be kill on sight then, instead of having harvesting regulations.
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Nik wrote: "Are spiders land octopuses?"No, Octopus are Mollusks and Spiders are Arthropods. Not even close.
Octopuses are truly creepy looking creatures, as are spiders. Between the two, I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite :-)
Nik wrote: "Implying you've tasted a spider too? :)"I had fried tarantula appetizers in a restaurant which specialized in "exotic" dishes. They were mostly crunch with the only real flavor being from the seasoning.
I've had octopus in both Japanese and Spanish style restaurants. It was chewy both ways. I preferred the Spanish style because the favor went beautifully with paprika and saffron.
J. wrote: "....I had fried tarantula appetizers in a restaurant which specialized in "exotic" dishes. They were mostly crunch with the only real flavor being from the seasoning. ..."If the appetizer fulfilled its function, all is good 🕷️:)
I'll be the South Georgia girl who says spiders gross me out :-) Not that I won't try new things - I've eaten raw squid which, honestly, wasn't terrible, but I won't do it again. Spiders - no no no. Nope.
Scout wrote: "Octopuses are truly creepy looking creatures, as are spiders. Between the two, I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite :-)"I can tell you octopus tastes great. Not sure about spiders though.
J. wrote: "Nik wrote: "Implying you've tasted a spider too? :)"I had fried tarantula appetizers in a restaurant which specialized in "exotic" dishes. They were mostly crunch with the only real flavor being ..."
I have heard about eating tarantulas. Not so sure I want to try.
Some days...‘This is Cecil. He has never done anything bad in his life until he ate $4,000.’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifest...
Yeah, that's what's called an expensive and untasty meal. No fence, no offense
Papaphilly wrote: "I have heard about eating tarantulas. Not so sure I want to try."It was mostly just crunch and seasoning. I wouldn't recommend it as a can't miss experience. But if they're on the menu at a low price, they can add ambiance to an exotic or spooky dinner.
Grilled octopus tentacles are better. Unfortunately, the only time I whipped out the hibachi and did yakitori style tentacles my then girlfriend freaked right out. It turns out that having similar epicurean tastes is a prerequisite for a successful relationship.
Faint of heart on her part :) If you were chewing raw tarantulas, I could understand
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So blue land crabs aren't invasive. This has been a confusing story from the beginning. Even now, you're supposed to report if you see one. Why? It seems that they're kind of like the armadillos here in Georgia that migrated from Texas. They aren't a threat to the environment: they just dig holes in your yard and are a nuisance.
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A hospitable state with good whisky 🥃 is an excellent candidate to host interstellar travelers 🧳
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British zoo has new plan to rehabilitate its potty-mouthed parrotshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/01/23/travel...
I wonder if you can train a parrot to spread just two feathers on Its wingtip?
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Asteroid the size of 64 Canadian geese to pass Earth Tuesday - NASAhttps://m.jpost.com/science/article-7...
Well Canada geese are more dangerous than emus. I wonder which is tastier.
J. wrote: "Asteroid the size of 64 Canadian geese to pass Earth Tuesday - NASAhttps://m.jpost.com/science/article-7...
Well Canada geese are more dangerous than emus. I wonder which is tastier."
I've eaten Emu - it's nothing special. A bit tough.
Now, I have an image of you holding a giant drumstick in one hand and a huge stein in the other.
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From the Rand Corporation:Plagues, Cyborgs, and Supersoldiers The Human Domain of War
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They're outright telling us that they want us under their thumbs forever.
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https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
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