Yes, in this precarious economy you have cut costs when ever possible. One of the easiest areas to go frugal on is the grocery bill. How many of you keep track of your food costs? I would venture to say that less than 10% of readers could tell me how much of their monthly income is corroded by food costs. And don't even get me started on eating out.
What's the solution you ask? Well it's simple, consume more insects. Gross! Well not really. We all are guilty of snacking on some buggy delights. Check with the FDA and you will find that they permit certain levels of insect to be mixed in (accidentally of course) with our sauces, soups, etc. That is to say chances are good that last nights pizza sauce had been spiced with some delicious fly maggots. Mmmmm!
So now its out in the open. Lets stop being squeamish and start saving some dough.
Preparation is fairly simple. First, it's good to remove legs, hairs, and wings. These extras have no protein
value and can ruin an otherwise scrumptious appetizer. Boil, saute or fry those bare little torsos. You want to make sure all parasites have properly extinguished. Now add some seasoning salt and eat them by the handful.
The meatiest specimens are classified as slithers or hoppers. I personally like grasshoppers and crickets because they make for a crunchy yet nutritious snack. If hoppers aren't your choice and you are in the mood for something soft then go with worms or caterpillars. Just make sure you remove any dirt that may be hidden within the belly. They can also be boiled for a pasta like consistency.
10 percent of the protein consumed in the world come from bugs. So save some money, stay out of the supermarket and start digging.
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