Tabonga | 2,313 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Growing up in Minnesota (and being of Scandinavian descent) I had more than enough of it. That and the everpresent "the casserole"* at church affairs and family get togethers. *Which did have the slightly redeeming quality of usually using a layer of Old Dutch potato chips on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted52405 | 178 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Well...I was kinda hungry...but nope, not anymore. That cup of bugs... I did try Gator bites in Florida, not bad at all. Have you guys tried that funky paste/jam stuff they have in Australia? Isn't that considered pretty awful to non-locals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch_8ngel | 1,597 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 41 minutes ago, WhyNotZoidberg said: Chicken feet at Dim Sum. And I didn't like them. Yeah, tried that once. Definitely not something I would ever try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch_8ngel | 1,597 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Boosted52405 said: Have you guys tried that funky paste/jam stuff they have in Australia? Isn't that considered pretty awful to non-locals? Vegemite? It is just REALLY salty with sort of an umame flavor profile. Not bad in small doses, if you're drinking beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrobins | 1,718 Moderator · Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I tried gator bites, but oddly enough it was at a low key ski resort in Massachusetts. Make of that what you will. Some of the more interesting things I’ve eaten was during my trip to Portland, OR in 2018 where I tried pig’s ears, foie gras profiteroles, and bug cookies. I also recently tried pig tails here in DC during Restaurant Week, basically like a really fatty chicken wing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 9,508 Editorials Team · Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Probably Rocky Mountain Oysters... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,895 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Taking a different direction (towards "sweets") I seem to be the only American that likes Swedish licorice (the salty kind) and I like "The Beverly" coke product you use to be able to try at World of Coke or at Disney World years ago. The Beverly wasn't a soda intended to chug but was a pallet cleanser. Understanding that, and sipping it, I found it refreshing and suited towards it's intended purpose. Edited February 10, 2020 by RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosoraptor | 468 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, RH said: You know, I don't think I've eaten many "weird" foods personally, but I will say I grew up eating SPAM, Vienna Sausages and Deviled Ham. I haven't eaten any of those meets in probably 20 years but I'd not be opposed and I can't say that I wouldn't enjoy the experience. I've never had SPAM, although I wouldn't be opposed to trying it. One of my favorite Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern episodes had him sharing various strange foods with kids from around the world. They each brought something "strange" from their countries, and Andrew brought some stuff from America. However, the one thing that raised the most eyebrows was something we've probably all eaten: hot dogs. One of them asked what's in 'em, and Andrew couldn't tell them. They weren't about it. 1 hour ago, fcgamer said: Canned bread?!? Wow, never heard of it before! I've had shrimp crackers many a times here. Canned bread is supposedly a regional food in the USA. I think it's more popular in the Northeastern USA. The recipe on the back of the can suggests topping slices of it with baked beans and optional hot dog slices. I get shrimp crackers at the local Asian grocery stores. They look like this here: 1 hour ago, Tulpa said: Heh, anyone who was in the military when c-rations were still a thing knows about canned ... everything. I haven't had the pleasure of eating military rations. I've heard they range from decent to inedible. The strange thing about the canned bread is it's sold in grocery stores. I got mine from Kroger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themisfit138 | 523 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Narwhal, seal , and rotted shark, the Danish had a name for it I just don’t remember. The rotted shark was the most eatable of the three. The other two were just weird, rubbery, fat blobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 57 minutes ago, arch_8ngel said: Yeah, tried that once. Definitely not something I would ever try again. It's good to use the chicken feet in soup. Everything will boil down , and the collagen is good for inflammation. Edited February 10, 2020 by fcgamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarzombie | 923 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Circus peanuts. I love em. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch_8ngel | 1,597 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Philosoraptor said: I've never had SPAM, although I wouldn't be opposed to trying it. One of my favorite Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern episodes had him sharing various strange foods with kids from around the world. They each brought something "strange" from their countries, and Andrew brought some stuff from America. However, the one thing that raised the most eyebrows was something we've probably all eaten: hot dogs. SPAM is a great one to have in the pantry as a back-up item, along with oil-packed canned tuna. It is good for 2 - 3 years, is safe to eat as-is, but is greatly improved with a quick fry in a skillet. Makes decent breakfast sandwiches. And if you want to cube it, does a good corned-beef-hash style meal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch_8ngel | 1,597 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, fcgamer said: It's good to use the chicken feet in soup. Everything will book down , and the collagen is good for inflammation. Or, you know, just don't eat the part of the chicken that stomps in shit all day and cannot possibly be adequately cleaned... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch_8ngel | 1,597 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, guitarzombie said: Circus peanuts. I love em. Do you also eat those Mary Jane's peanut butter bars? Or chick-o-stick? You're THAT guy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, arch_8ngel said: Or, you know, just don't eat the part of the chicken that stomps in shit all day and cannot possibly be adequately cleaned... Reminds me of the one and only time I bought a pig hoof for my dog. That thing smelled like literal shit any time he got going on it, and we finally threw it out. Just now, arch_8ngel said: Do you also eat those Mary Jane's peanut butter bars? Or chick-o-stick? You're THAT guy? I am also that guy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, RH said: Taking a different direction (towards "sweets") I seem to be the only American that likes Swedish licorice (the salty kind) and I like "The Beverly" coke product you use to be able to try at World of Coke or at Disney World years ago. The Beverly wasn't a soda intended to chug but was a pallet cleanser. Understanding that, and sipping it, I found it refreshing and suited towards it's intended purpose. Is there a vomiting emoji here yet? After we tried Beverly (and its lovely bile aftertaste) we spend a decent chunk of time watching other people try it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, arch_8ngel said: Or, you know, just don't eat the part of the chicken that stomps in shit all day and cannot possibly be adequately cleaned... Hahaha, it's funny seeing you write that sentence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,759 Administrator · Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, captmorgandrinker said: Is there a vomiting emoji here yet? After we tried Beverly (and its lovely bile aftertaste) we spend a decent chunk of time watching other people try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 5,396 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I've had crickets and honey bees. Neither was tasty or worth getting over the "this is weird and kind of gross" feeling of eating a bug. Bulls nuts were pretty good. Canned bread is a national treasure. I don't know who eats that on the reg though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineappleLawnchair | 88 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) God i wish i could remember exactly what it was, but it was some African dish the teacher's, well, "wife"(Something about Green cards) had us make in Middle school. Also stuff like Mochi, Yan Yan(like Pockey, except higher quality), and i guess Venison, because unless you go the old fashon way, deer meat is not easy to get a hold of Edited February 10, 2020 by PineappleLawnchair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themisfit138 | 523 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, arch_8ngel said: Vegemite? It is just REALLY salty with sort of an umame flavor profile. Not bad in small doses, if you're drinking beer. Vegemite is good. I normally have it or Marmite on toast for breakfast. Also good on a club cracker as a snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriGuy82 | 762 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, arch_8ngel said: Do you also eat those Mary Jane's peanut butter bars? Or chick-o-stick? You're THAT guy? Mary Janes are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,895 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, captmorgandrinker said: Is there a vomiting emoji here yet? After we tried Beverly (and its lovely bile aftertaste) we spend a decent chunk of time watching other people try it. Ahahaha... I really would like to know what percent of us "typical" Americans can stomach that stuff, much less enjoy it. I know it's weird. I'm not going to deny it. I heard so many people say that stuff was soooooo nasty, when I went, read the info card and sipped it, I just thought "That's not bad!" I took another sip and decided everyone else was just wrong. Hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,895 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, BriGuy82 said: Mary Janes are delicious. My son has a severe peanut allergy and since we basically 100% keep all forms of peanut out of the house, I miss Mary Janes soooooo much more. But, I miss boiled peanuts the most. I only allow myself to get the cajun kind once when we are on vacation in Myrtle Beach, because most convenient shops have them down there. I will literally drive myself to a gas station, eat a giant cups worth outside the shop and then drive home and have my clothes cleaned so that my kids doesn't get it on or near him. Is that weird to anyone? Maybe? I don't know. When you love a certain food and have to avoid it because of someone else, you only want it all the more and you do what you have to do. I also think my wife still cries over missing peanut butter every now and then, but at least she can have almond butter which is close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,313 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, RH said: You know, I don't think I've eaten many "weird" foods personally, but I will say I grew up eating SPAM, Vienna Sausages and Deviled Ham. I haven't eaten any of those meets in probably 20 years but I'd not be opposed and I can't say that I wouldn't enjoy the experience. Heh - the British couldn't get enought SPAM when we sent it to them loaded on Liberty ships in WWII.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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