Thursday, March 12, 2015

I Dare You to Eat a Cicada

The Chinese eat many things we would not. Historically, it was a very poor country, and they found their protein wherever they could.  Yesterday afternoon they served us cicadas. Roasted, they’re rather crunchy and have a flavor like bacon.  Ever polite, Dr. Lewis accepted the challenge to eat one.


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Renee' C. Lyons said...

I see both "I don't know" and "sure, glad to" in that smile, Dr. Lewis! :-)

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