In a completely unrelated search today, I discovered the term "enlightened omnivore." Intrigued, I googled the term and one of the first links was to a blog post titled "How to Eat Meat: Transitioning Away from Vegetarianism." Apparently, there are groups of vegans and vegetarians who want to get back to eating meat again and need tips on how to do that without getting sick. The post itself wasn't what got my mind going, I actually skimmed most of it, but the comments were so very interesting. I was really surprised at the number of people that suggested eating bugs, though I shouldn't have been. I have eaten a chocolate covered cricket once, but to eat them as my main source of protein?? That would take A LOT of getting used too.
One commenter described how he makes his fried grasshoppers and suggested putting them in the freezer first so they won't hop out of the hot oil. That would be a terrifying event for a first time grasshopper frier. Imagine you've got the movie all setup and you going into the kitchen to get your movie snack ready and it won't stay put. I envision grasshoppers freaking out all over the kitchen, bouncing and hopping off everything, possibly with missing legs... TERRIFYING. Nope, that is something I am not trying at home. Thanks though.
Another string of comments was about the moral/mental aspect of being a vegetarian and the idea of not killing for food. From this sprung, a few comments about eating lamb testicles. Apparently, they are also know as "prairie oysters."That does not make them any more appealing, perhaps even less so if that's possible. I also learned that there is a Turkey Testicle Festival in Illinois right before Thanksgiving every year. There's one way to ease back into eating turkey on Thanksgiving, I won't be doing it though. I hear it is an acquired taste.
Here's the blog original blog post: How to Eat Meat: Transitioning Away from Vegetarianism | Mark's Daily Apple
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