Nastiest foods

[JamesSavik]

According to sources I've consulted, raccoons won't even eat lutefisk.

[Jack Frost]

I don't doubt it's true because the reasons for Lutefisk, storing fish for the winter by drying it, no longer exist, but for those in the U.S. and Canada, it is a way to reconnect with your roots and the 'homeland' and remember why you left that cold dark place

 

I would also wager more haggis is eaten in the U.S. and Canada than Scotland for the same reason.

 

Do you suppose they eat gefilte fish in Israel?

True. Nothing wrong with that... It's just the Norwegians make jokes about it apparently.

 

The New World connects to immigrant cultures in a way that could be old-fashioned to the Old World now because the New World cultures are more isolated from the mother country because of time.

 

Hence why habits and languages may sound "older". I heard stories of German and Norwegian speakers visiting Norway and Germany and they were stumped that they cannot understand everything that the Germans and Norwegians were saying because the languages changed a bit and had new vocabulary. You would confuse them easily explaining how to fix the computer, but they would understand well how to... let's say... how to ride a horse. Just like my ex... He speaks Vietnamese, but was completely raised in Montreal. He cannot explain how to work a computer to his parents in Vietnamese, so he must use French to get the point through. Hell, they all don't know how to say "microwave" in Vietnamese... Only in French "micro-onde". It wouldn't be a problem if he were raised mostly in Vietnam then. Just an example of cultural and linguistic isolation from the mother country. ;p

 

 

 

I think the Scots eat haggis as much. Just on an occasion me thinks. The Scots I know of mentioned it and enjoyed eating them. Just not a daily thing since it's expensive now.

Edited May 6, 2010 by Jack Frost

[Duncan Ryder]

I really like Haggis. I've had it a few times, best was in Scotland though.

 

Now sea urchin sushi. Never again.

[*HJ*]

Well this almost takes the cake for me. Baby Mice Wine. It isn't food but it is equally just as horrible as most of the stuff in this thred. *shivers*

[KJames]

I don't doubt it's true because the reasons for Lutefisk, storing fish for the winter by drying it, no longer exist, but for those in the U.S. and Canada, it is a way to reconnect with your roots and the 'homeland' and remember why you left that cold dark place

 

I would also wager more haggis is eaten in the U.S. and Canada than Scotland for the same reason.

 

Do you suppose they eat gefilte fish in Israel?

 

According to Wikipedia, you're right about the US+Canada consumption v. Scotland.

 

Having a bit of Scot, Irish, English, on one side of the family and German and a spattering of most of the rest of western and northern europe on the other, I'm not really afraid to try anything once, but the great cook in my family (clan) was my paternal grandmother--and she never, ever, made a Haggis. (Not that I wouldn't try it, but I guess that there are some things that sane people just won't do) I have had Gefilte fish, most recently this last Passover, and I don't understand the big deal--it's chopped whitefish and pike, mainly. I don't even mind chopped chicken liver--which I have to make for Passover--but is the most unappetizing thing to prepare/cook.

 

About the only thing I know that I still can't palate is Lobster. I tried a piece when I was 2 or 3, mom insisted, and I lost it...it tasted like a piece of fat and I tried a piece a couple years ago at The Crab Pot and still can't manage to do it. Shrimps and Crabs aren't as much of a problem, though--go figure.

 

For those that want to try making a Haggis, there are several sources of recipes, but you can try this one: http://www.foodnetwo...cipe/index.html

Edited May 6, 2010 by KJames

[Tomas]

Two more. I have no idea if they would be considered nasty or not, but they have no appeal for me.

 

Calamari

Escargot

 

Tried Calamari. Not my cup of tea. It was like chewing a rubber band cut from an old bike inner-tube and tasted about the same.

 

Escargot doesn't quite make it past my ick-factor.

[KJames]

Two more. I have no idea if they would be considered nasty or not, but they have no appeal for me.

 

Calamari

Escargot

 

Tried Calamari. Not my cup of tea. It was like chewing a rubber band cut from an old bike inner-tube and tasted about the same.

 

Escargot doesn't quite make it past my ick-factor.

 

Two others I should have included, Rob likes Calamari, but I don't, and neither of us dares escargot...wierd thing is, I've had fried frog's legs.

[Eddy]

Two more. I have no idea if they would be considered nasty or not, but they have no appeal for me.

 

Calamari

Escargot

 

Tried Calamari. Not my cup of tea. It was like chewing a rubber band cut from an old bike inner-tube and tasted about the same.

 

Escargot doesn't quite make it past my ick-factor.

 

Oh man -- two of my favorites. Love battered deep fried calamari and have had awesome escargot - garlic, butter, white wine and shallots au gratin.

 

Both are better when ordered at 'up scale' restaurants. But I am willing to try most anything at least once -- I tend to be adventurous where food is involved. It really is amazing how awesome some of the "ick-factor type foods" can be when prepared properly. But then I tend to like food and am an accomplished cook too.

[PrivateTim]

Two more. I have no idea if they would be considered nasty or not, but they have no appeal for me.

 

Calamari

Escargot

 

Tried Calamari. Not my cup of tea. It was like chewing a rubber band cut from an old bike inner-tube and tasted about the same.

 

Escargot doesn't quite make it past my ick-factor.

 

Eh escargot only tastes good because you drown it in butter and garlic. Cat poop would taste okay in enough butter and garlic.

 

Calamari though is great. I know places that do it so tender and in a light batter it melts in your mouth.

 

I know another place that does it "abalone style" where they pound it flat and saute it.... just yummy.

 

I can tell we need to get you out of the house more......

[PrivateTim]

Two others I should have included, Rob likes Calamari, but I don't, and neither of us dares escargot...wierd thing is, I've had fried frog's legs.

 

Mmmmm frog's legs...

 

[TalonRider]

Don't let MikeL hear you talking about eating Frog's legs.

[KJames]

Mmmmm frog's legs...

 

Tim, that's priceless! But they'll grow them back...

 

Don't let MikeL hear you talking about eating Frog's legs.

Not my fault he chose a frog for his avatar, nor was it my fault that they were skinned, battered and fried. Blame Emeril's New Orleans Fish House at The MGM Grand Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas.

[Benji]

Tim, that's priceless! But they'll grow them back...

 

 

Not my fault he chose a frog for his avatar, nor was it my fault that they were skinned, battered and fried. Blame Emeril's New Orleans Fish House at The MGM Grand Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas.

 

.........Ah, I see you made into Vegas! Have fun, and do try the escargot, they are great!!!

[KJames]

.........Ah, I see you made into Vegas! Have fun, and do try the escargot, they are great!!!

 

Benji, I did the frogs' legs 6 years ago on my 42^nd birthday trip, we were at the Chef's Table that night.

 

We're coming out with the motorhome the evening of the 13^th...and coming home Sunday the 16^th.

[Benji]

Benji, I did the frogs' legs 6 years ago on my 42^nd birthday trip, we were at the Chef's Table that night.

 

We're coming out with the motorhome the evening of the 13^th...and coming home Sunday the 16^th.

 

............Ah, I must have misread your blog, thought you were coming to Vegas this weekend! Still escargots are great!

[ricky]

Balut.

 

You win! I was going to say boiled squash but I think this has that beat all to hell.

 

eeeewwww

 

Benji, I did the frogs' legs 6 years ago on my 42^nd birthday trip, we were at the Chef's Table that night.

 

We're coming out with the motorhome the evening of the 13^th...and coming home Sunday the 16^th.

 

I did frogs legs and loved them! . . . But then I saw a frog on a hand cart and it broke my heart.

 

So I ate him too.

[DragonFire]

Marmite (Yeast extract) Totally vile & people who like it are abnormal freaks.

 

Oh, and sprouts. :wacko:

[PrivateTim]

Marmite (Yeast extract) Totally vile & people who like it are abnormal freaks.

 

Oh, and sprouts. :wacko:

Oh yeah and what up with Vegemite? I totally don't get that.

 

[Jack Frost]

I love vegemite. It just grows on you.

[Graeme]

Vegemite is an acquired taste. One of the biggest mistakes a newcomer makes is to spread it too thick. It's not like peanut butter or jam/jelly. Think of it more like hot English mustard -- the flavour is intense so you only use a very, very thin layer to give the flavour.

 

Vegemite and cheese toasted sandwiches are one of my favourites

[DragonFire]

Vegemite is an acquired taste. One of the biggest mistakes a newcomer makes is to spread it too thick. It's not like peanut butter or jam/jelly. Think of it more like hot English mustard -- the flavour is intense so you only use a very, very thin layer to give the flavour.

 

Vegemite and cheese toasted sandwiches are one of my favourites

 

There's just something wrong about that, like everything. lol

 

No matter how thinly you spread it, it still tastes like a mouldy sock. :nuke:

[Red_A]

Love It, Hate It?

 

 

Yum, arggh

[PrivateTim]

I love vegemite. It just grows on you.

So does toe fungus.......

[Jack Frost]

Vegemite is an acquired taste. One of the biggest mistakes a newcomer makes is to spread it too thick. It's not like peanut butter or jam/jelly. Think of it more like hot English mustard -- the flavour is intense so you only use a very, very thin layer to give the flavour.

 

Vegemite and cheese toasted sandwiches are one of my favourites

Graeme...

 

Aussies do that to foreigners to make it raw just to laugh at their faces. Am I right?

 

We all know we mix it with some butter. My Aussie friend was kind enough to tell me that first.

[Skyline]

canned corn is my enemy for life.

 

I'm way pickier however, about the presentation of my food, versus the actual content. Usually as long as it doesnt resemble anything unsavoury, I'm good.