I didn't have the stomach to write sooner, but I applaud your bravado. I was a culinary outcast when I tried to introduce my family to tongue sandwiches, steak tartar, and chicken livers years ago. If anyone saw how the meat and chicken is processed and conveniently wrapped in supermarkets, I am convinced we would be a nation of vegetarians.
Ah, yes, economic and a agricultural unreliability drives people to become resourceful in areas of the globe where hunger is daily occurrence. But cicadas are not a sustainable staple. I also would check for signs of fungal pathogens (Massospora cicadina) on the underbelly of cicadas and perhaps other toxins that should not be consumed.
Hmmmmm, I really need to think about this cicada pizza idea. I could almost (almost, not quite) consider a cricket pizza but just for the crunch factor, haha.
I think I'll stick to a nice prosciutto and arugula pizza........with fresh mozzarella:)
You write in jest. Unless you put authentic San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, from Italy , maybe I MIGHT try it. I’ll take a pass on this one. I read this just before dinner and lost my appetite. Thanks
You are indeed a brave man!!!! I’m definitely a fussy bland eater(Irish descent), so it took me until three years ago to eat baked scrod. I think it was my Irish Catholic raising. Every Friday we had some type of fish, and sat there till our plates were clean. I used to pray that the dog would be under the table so I could sneak him a fish stick!!!!
Ed, I am on the slow side venturing into new delicacies. I will wait for the next group to come along and that will give me 20 years to meditate. Advice if you would like. Don't venture into opening a pizza restaurant.
Ed, My comment is ---- No comment.
Ron DiPippo
OK, then maybe a comment after you try a piece?
I didn't have the stomach to write sooner, but I applaud your bravado. I was a culinary outcast when I tried to introduce my family to tongue sandwiches, steak tartar, and chicken livers years ago. If anyone saw how the meat and chicken is processed and conveniently wrapped in supermarkets, I am convinced we would be a nation of vegetarians.
That's funny, Larry. I would never eat any of that stuff. Certainly not tongue or liver. Certainly not insects.
One of my favorite foods is pizza topped with pepperoni, olives and mushrooms. I stop there!!!!!!!!!!
YUK to anything else!!!!
I certainly understand.
Ah, yes, economic and a agricultural unreliability drives people to become resourceful in areas of the globe where hunger is daily occurrence. But cicadas are not a sustainable staple. I also would check for signs of fungal pathogens (Massospora cicadina) on the underbelly of cicadas and perhaps other toxins that should not be consumed.
Thanks, Werner. Good advice. For those who have concerns. My pizza oven cooks at 700 degrees. No way those fungi can survive, Eh? HaHa.
Hmmmmm, I really need to think about this cicada pizza idea. I could almost (almost, not quite) consider a cricket pizza but just for the crunch factor, haha.
I think I'll stick to a nice prosciutto and arugula pizza........with fresh mozzarella:)
Buon appetito!
OK
You write in jest. Unless you put authentic San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, from Italy , maybe I MIGHT try it. I’ll take a pass on this one. I read this just before dinner and lost my appetite. Thanks
Very funny.
You are indeed a brave man!!!! I’m definitely a fussy bland eater(Irish descent), so it took me until three years ago to eat baked scrod. I think it was my Irish Catholic raising. Every Friday we had some type of fish, and sat there till our plates were clean. I used to pray that the dog would be under the table so I could sneak him a fish stick!!!!
So funny, Colleen. So I guess the cicada pizza is off your menu. No scrod for years?? Yikes! Lucky dog.
You don’t like tripe? It’s absolutely delicious. Must be really really clean And takes a long time to cook. But delicious!
I have to pass on the cicadas. Kind of really resemble cockroaches.
Just not a tripe fan.
Hi Ed if you make it, I will try it.
Had fried Mannipenny Bugs in Botswana.
They were crunchy and dry and needed a glass of water after eating but not distasteful .
You're a lot braver and more adventurous than I, Cindy. Now, when Lucien tries them, I will.
Ah hah! The comment, "Well, to be honest..." is revealing.
Yup
The checkered tablecloth is a nice touch. Was this pizza served at any point during the "Godfather" trilogy?
HaHa. Yes, Randy added the checkered tablecloth. Nice touch. I doubt The Godfather or any of his cronies would go for The Cicadas or The Crickets.
Hi Ed, I agree that some insects can be a cheap source of protein in areas in the world where people would starve otherwise.
Also I believe tripe is the inside lining of a cow's stomach. And having a bowl at an outdoor trattoria in Florence is perfect !!!!
Gino
Yes, that is indeed what tripe is, though not for me. But . . . an outdoor trattoria in Florence definitely is!
And, YES, insects would go a long way toward fighting the world hunger problem. Thanks, Gino.
No, Thank You!
Well, to be honest with you, neither would I, Joanne
Ed, I am on the slow side venturing into new delicacies. I will wait for the next group to come along and that will give me 20 years to meditate. Advice if you would like. Don't venture into opening a pizza restaurant.
OK, good advice, Peter
Think I’ll take a pass on that one!!
How about fig and prosciutto?
Now you’re talking!! Love fig and prosciutto, yum!!
Ha. You're easy to please, Elaine. I make that pizza. My favorite
My sister and her husband are both entomologists, they have some history of eating bugs. It hasn’t rubbed off on me. Thanks for the offer.
OK, another time, another bug.