weird food

Here lies the issue most people have with edible insects: They simply aren’t accustomed to it, while millions more in dozens of countries are. And with good reason: insects are far cheaper and more energy efficient to farm than cattle or other livestock. They’re also healthier, by most measures, being high in protein and important minerals, richer in vitamin B-12, and much lower in saturated fat than conventional meats. Read on.

This gelato is so unique that I actually served it as a side dish for a hamburger at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s famous Burger Bash. My popcorn ice cream sandwich was the belle of the Burger Ball. Oh, and the popcorn must be freshly made – don’t even think about store-bought or the microwave variety. Sure, it might be faster, but the gelato will taste terrible!

Everybody has childhood memories: making friends at sports camp or wasting days away playing Super Mario Kart. Mine you ask? They involve spiny and potentially pain-inflicting sea creatures. Read on to learn how to dive for sea urchins, and tips for eating them.