I didn't go out to dinner tonite and sat on the couch for most of the evening. I have been watching Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern tonite. I can't say I am really disgusted as much as really transfixed by the fact this guy might have eaten squirrel. I mean he had it on his fork but we didn't see it go in his mouth. I know bugs and stuff are really considered delicacies in some cultures so that I am not bugged out by, but I am a little wigged by the concept of cajun style squirrel. Alligator? I have absolutely been there. Turducken not really all that unusual and had that. SOOOOO delicious. But I haven't ever seen it made so that was absolutely cool as hell. That restaurant they went to served stuffed tongue, I want to know what it was stuffed with because all I have ever had is corned beef style. And it is delicious, but the roasted version they served looked really tasty...roasted maybe? Chicken liver? This isn't so bizzare. Ok I am not into the head cheese, meat jello isn't my thing. And ham hocks... I haven't had that but holy all that is soul food and actually sounds delicious right now, with some super buttery grits? I just saw Bonnie Jackson put some on a plate and it almost made me fall off my couch it looked so good. And I would try her racoon... seriously. I think this guy sells the food, where Bourdain doesn't really so much sell it, but just eats it and gives you the tour. This guy actually explains it. Damnit I should have eaten dinner. I might have to go and get some grits tommorrow for breakfast/blunch. And the roadside guy saying "poo"... brilliant. I am loving this show. Fried pickles. But fried green tomatos with crawfish sauce... I am really hungry now.
Back to Zimmern... I would love to have this guy keynote at an event that we have annually. We are all about healthy food choices and eating well (oh and cultural diversity...), what this guy could bring to the table huh? I bet he is affordable too, in our budget. Maybe I can talk my boss into that next year. Ha... never happen.
His website is uber flash heavy but really cool looking. I have a new foodie crush I think. Not that Bourdain isn't fabulous, but, Zimmern's much more enthusiastic. Lets see how I feel after watching him eat maggots and cat in Vietnam.
I think I have to add this to the Steevoh list.
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