A special surprise

[Talya]

Well I was in France, nope in Monaco..same thing. But they were chewy, and one wouldn't come out the shell, never again!!!

[el Nynaeve]

I tried snails once, bit rubbery. Never eaten frogs or octopus, I can't bring myself to it.

 

My brother-in-law ate the nastiest thing I have ever seen in France, it was pig's feet wrapped in squid and soaked in squid ink. :P :-X

[Talya]

Ewwww...now that does sound disgusting...

[el Nynaeve]

Looked it. Can't believe he ate either. :o

[Zophiel]

See, there's exotic-gross, and exotic-cool.

 

The "exotic" things I've had are a kangaroo burger (in Sydney), grilled barracuda (of the coast of Belize), and fire-roasted rattlesnake (contraband during Girl Scout Camp-- two of my tent-mates grew up on reservations).

 

They were all delicious! I recommend all of them!

[el Nynaeve]

I've had kangaroo before, it was really nice. I've also eaten ostrich and alligator tails, also very nice. :D

[Dunbar]

I've had squid, which was weird

 

 

[Talya]

Some of those don't sound so bad. Squid is a bit chewy, lol

[Zophiel]

Calamari, if done right, is fabulous. I've had octopus sashimi, and it was . . . weird. But the kangaroo was tasty, the barracuda (made with spices hand picked in the jungle) was amazing, and the rattlesnake was just like chicken, only a little sweeter and drier (though the dryness might have been from the very primitive cooking method). I'd eat them all again. . . except, maybe, the octopus sashimi. That was like biting into rubber bands. Weird.

 

(while we're talking about sashimi-- tuna and salmon sashimi are totally delish!)

[Talya]

Not sure what Sashimi is, but I love Tuna and Salmon.

 

I would like to try barracuda, that does sound interesting as does the Kangeroo, However I would not eat snake unless I really had too, mainly becasue I have a severe phobia of snakes and it may put me off eating it, letting alone going near it to prepare it, lol

[el Nynaeve]

So I'm not the only one with a phobia of snakes!

[Zophiel]

Talya,

 

Sashimi is raw fish. You can usually get it a sushi bars. Barracuda you have to be careful of--> in the East Caribbean, it tends toward poisonous, while in the west Caribbean it's okay. Has something to do with the algae eaten by the fish they eat. *shrugs* not sure.

 

The snake was an interesting experience. Good, but interesting . . .

[Talya]

Ahh, okay Thanks Zop. I have never had sushi. But as I love tuna and salmon, I think it would be nice to try those, lol.

 

I think I'll avoid the barracuda then, just to be on the safe side ;)

 

I think if snake was served, and didn't look like it came from a snake it would be different, but if I saw it...aghhh!!

 

You certainly aren't the only one El, it can make me feel sick when I see them on tv or a picture even!

[a pale tanned lover]

mmm sushi *licks lips* chicken tastes like snake, and chickens are more scary :o