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Denise

Apr 22 2004, 05:50 PM

I wanted to put a post in about surviving by eating insects.

They have ALOT of protein, and in a pinch....they could save your life.

Here is a link to HOW TO USE INSECTS AS FOOD
and what you need to do to prepare them......... Can you please pass the catchup?

And if you have a weak stomach for eating bugs

Here is a link to help get you prepared to chomp some Edible Insects

Tom-ia

Apr 22 2004, 10:38 PM

I think I will pass on this. I may not have a weak stomach for it, but my mind just cant get over it. Crunch, crunch. grin

Denise

Apr 24 2004, 11:52 AM

Tom!! :o But, would you pass if you were starving??

Crunch! Crunch! There are insects out there that don't crunch you know.......

russau

Apr 24 2004, 03:40 PM

anyone that rides a motorcycle knows what bugs taste like! haha

Coalbunny

Apr 24 2004, 07:12 PM

Skeeters and gnats taste like pepper. And flies, well, kinda hard to describe. Mushy and gooey. Once in a hwile have to pick a fly wing out of my teeth. But hey, it's protein!

russau

Apr 25 2004, 08:22 AM

large ants taste sweet once their rolled into a small ball.

Denise

Jul 22 2004, 10:30 AM

I think the protein amounts from them are very interesting. B)

Just think........

QUOTE

Earthworms have a nice concentration of protein in a little package near 70 percent on a dry weight basis and they are entirely edible and abundant to collect. They are edible both raw and cooked.

And there not even "crunchy" Tom........

Just a little squishy!

Tom-ia

Jul 22 2004, 11:13 AM

BARF

russau

Jul 22 2004, 02:40 PM

cant we just go to mikey ds for a fun meal?

Denise

Feb 28 2005, 04:32 PM

I would LOVE to Russ!
But I don't have one in my neighborhood. :D

Maybe someday I can order online and get delivery......

Denise

Oct 27 2005, 07:26 AM

Actually Carl. A fly is a bit dry and crunchy. I think you may be thinking of a full tick?..

ACK!

wyodust

Oct 27 2005, 12:12 PM

Denise

Nov 1 2005, 11:11 AM

Big baby Dan!

Coalbunny

Nov 2 2005, 08:49 PM

denise, I think you're right. Think of the plus- not only did I get protien, I also got some iron as well! Can't beat that one!

Carl

russau

Nov 3 2005, 06:07 AM

not only that carl but you helped the enviroment by not using bug spray to kill them buggers! and im sure you cleaned up after yourself!haha

wyodust

Nov 3 2005, 10:43 AM

I REPEAT

Coalbunny

Nov 3 2005, 08:55 PM

reminds me of a dream I had once. I drempt this big german cockroach with a moustache was standing on my chest with one of them weird german hats with a red feather in it, with a big mug of beer saying "Gudentag, herr Carl!" After that I swore no more Geno's Long Island Ice Teas for me!

Denise

Nov 4 2005, 06:56 AM

Dont blame it on Geno's Long Island iced teas Carl. I hear they help feed the soul.

Coalbunny

Nov 6 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE (russau @ Jul 22 2004, 12:40 PM)

cant we just go to mikey ds for a fun meal?

Russ, you never worked at one of them fast food joints, have you? Them ain't pickles on your burger, brother!

Trilobite

Dec 3 2005, 11:05 AM

Ack Coalbunny!

thats gross.........
Id rather go to mikey ds to......
:D

wyodust

Mar 4 2006, 11:46 AM

^_^ make it arbys please..........oh wait

.......i cant eat at them places anymore :( gimme the dang bug to eat

Denise

Mar 6 2006, 06:39 AM

Squishy or crunchy?

wyodust

Mar 6 2006, 04:55 PM

extra crunchy please, just as long as its not squiggly

Denise

Mar 8 2006, 07:02 AM

k Wyodust

Coalbunny

Mar 26 2006, 06:38 AM

You know you need a change in your diet when the bug you bit bites you right back.... :o

ME CO

Mar 31 2006, 06:29 PM

and I thought I was Sick

Mark

Denise

Aug 23 2008, 07:56 AM

You are Mark!

hehe

Summer is almost over.....Have you had your bug today?

fenixsmom

Jan 19 2015, 10:39 AM

Ugh, I just threw up a little. I'll go vegan first. Anyone have any good bark recipes?

Caveman

Jan 19 2015, 11:00 AM

Hickory crusted grasshoppers! Wrapped in bacon. YUM!

Denise

Jan 19 2015, 11:42 AM

You crack me up!!
Now that you mention it Jessie, Aspen bark is quite good for you.

QUOTE

In traditional Chinese medicine, aspen bark is considered helpful for arthritic pain management. Additionally, aspen bark is used as a mild diuretic and is thought useful for treating urinary tract infections. As a tonic herb, it has been used to combat intermittent fevers, and is also thought to help restore impaired digestion, relieve chronic diarrhea, and restore kidney function.

Aspen bark can be ground into a powder or converted from fresh bark into a tincture.

Is probably why the bunnies and Elk love to eat the Aspen bark.

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