The Eat-A-Bug Cookbook
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Book Overview
Entomophagy (bug-eating) has long been practised around the world. In this text, naturalist David George Gordon presents anecdotes, insights, and culinary tips, including the right wine to serve with... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898159776
ISBN13:9780898159776
Release Date:June 1998
Publisher:Ten Speed Press
Length:101 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The ideal gift
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
The ideal gift for your mother-in-law
Fun and tasty!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
While I originally bought this as a gag gift for my wife (no pun intended), once we tried some of the recipes we found that we really enjoyed it. Even our son has taken a liking to the recipes (so far, crickets are his favorite). If you can get past your initial apprehension, you'll really enjoy the recipes. Oddly enough, I've also found that I'm no longer asked to bring in dishes for our carry-ins at work.
Try it--the food's surprisingly good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I had the pleasure of assisting Mr. Gordon at the Pacific Science Center here in Seattle, where he prepared Orzo with Crickets for an audience of stunned adults and captivated kids (not to mention animal-rights protesters--forget the Makah whale hunts, let's keep people from eating insects!). I was skeptical at first--and it *was* disconcerting to see "bugs" in the sample that I ate--but the bottom line is any dish with orzo, peppers, garlic, and butter will taste good! The crickets add a mild flavor and interesting texture. Try it. You might squirm at first, but you'll like it.Maybe this will be the next Seattle craze to sweep the nation. Move over, Starbucks!
A Tasty Treat
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I find this book to be delightful, as well as the good recipies. Of course, that view is not shared by all of my family members (very few in my family have ventured to test my creations.) I was lucky enough to be present at a demonstration by Mr. Gordon at a Bug Fest, so I have tasted the way the author himself prepares them. It might not be suitable for the pickier members of your family, but I have quite enjoyed the book and the recipies.
Great mix of science, history, cooking, humor & grossology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a great book! Gordon uses the grossness of the topic to suck the reader into an informed discussion of science, history, anthropology, popular culture, and culinary arts. He does an excellent job of providing engaging "factoids" on every page. You can pick up this book, turn to any page, and find a lively, hilarious discussion.
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