There's edible, and then there's EDIBLE.Chapulines are a delicacy in Oaxaca, Mexico. They are fried crisp and seasoned with chile and lime. Click on the link to find out what they are. These were on sale at a stall in the Mercadito in East Los Angeles.
I've never had them. Have you?
Would you try them if offered?
And for Lulda - I guess this fits into my Mexican theme....!
Oh my word I feel ill now. Grasshopper, made me shiver. Ill bet they are nice though!
ReplyDeleteIll leave it to the imagination I think.
Ha, I was just going to say, hey, I'll try anything once, but I missed the grasshopper part. Oh, what the hell, I would try anything once!
ReplyDeleteI'm not altogether sure they qualify as edible... but I know at least one of my kids would try them!
ReplyDeleteI might...if you ply me with a couple of margaritas...
LOVE the bluebonnets in your header!
What a beautiful garden,and a beautiful pink post. The photo of the bug is fantastic, you can almost see every detail. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by Loveleigh Treasures. Have a Blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteEeeeeeewwwwwwww. No. And in case you didn't catch that the first time: NO! Hee hee, just couldn't do it.
ReplyDeleteI studied Spanish in Oaxaca, and yes, it is true, they eat chapulines there. And what's more, they are not considered exotic at all, but rather a snack food. I remember the ladies in the market - each one had a tray mounded with chapulines, a little bowl that served as a measuring cup, and a supply of small plastic bags.
ReplyDeleteI have tried them and they are quite tasty. Crunchy. Low in fat, high in protein. I was more concerned about eating them because they weren't vegetarian than I was about consuming a bug. To me, consuming a chicken seems far worse!
Of course I would. I bet they're crunchy.
ReplyDeleteIn tacos they are delish!!!! On the streets of Oaxaca there are ladies everywhere with big ol' baskets of the things. I had mine at the Camino Real Hotel. Taste just like bacon!!!
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