Spy Car Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 To me "strange" foods would be like bugs or grubs or worms or something like that. That would be pretty far outside of my comfort zone and I don't know how my gag reflex would deal with it. hehe ;) I was in Mexico City once and we went to a restaurant that specialized in snakes, grubs, worms, grasshoppers, ants, and crickets (all of which we ordered) then after we went to a PulquerÃa, which is a "men-only" cantina that serves the fermented juice of the agave plant called "Pulque" (which when distilled becomes tequila or mescal). Pulque has a quite quite unusual sour-fermented-spoiled taste I liked (they thought the gringo was going to ask for "fruit juice to be added" but I did not. It's not exactly how milk would taste if you left it out of the fridge a day or so, but that gets you somewhat close :D On top of snakes and grasshoppers, who cared anymore? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I was in Mexico City once and we went to a restaurant that specialized in snakes, grubs, worms, grasshoppers, ants, and crickets (all of which we ordered) then after we went to a PulquerÃa, which is a "men-only" cantina that serves the fermented juice of the agave plant called "Pulque" (which when distilled becomes tequila or mescal). Pulque has a quite quite unusual sour-fermented-spoiled taste I liked (they thought the gringo was going to ask for "fruit juice to be added" but I did not. It's not exactly how milk would taste if you left it out of the fridge a day or so, but that gets you somewhat close :D On top of snakes and grasshoppers, who cared anymore? :lol: LOL I'm a native Floridian, but my family is Spanish/Cuban. I remember growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, I went to school with some other kids who were natives who ate frogs, snakes, alligators and such. Even though I've lived here my whole life, I've never once eaten any of those things. I don't know, I guess Cuban food tastes so good that I've never had the desire to try the more "native" fare. ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 LOL I'm a native Floridian, but my family is Spanish/Cuban. I remember growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, I went to school with some other kids who were natives who ate frogs, snakes, alligators and such. Even though I've lived here my whole life, I've never once eaten any of those things. I don't know, I guess Cuban food tastes so good that I've never had the desire to try the more "native" fare. ;) :D We have a great Cuban place around the corner. It does strike me funny that a Cuban restaurant is called "Versailles". But after the first bite, no more laughing :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 We have a great Cuban place around the corner. It does strike me funny that a Cuban restaurant is called "Versailles". But after the first bite, no more laughing :D Bill That is so funny! There is a Cuban restaurant called Versailles down here in Miami also. It is a Cuban/French fusion though. I wonder if it is owned by the same people as the one where you live?? :confused: I can never eat in Cuban restaurants. The food is never as good as the homecooked version and I always leave disappointed. :( Cuban sandwiches and cafe con leche are the only things I can order from a restaurant and actually enjoy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 That is so funny! There is a Cuban restaurant called Versailles down here in Miami also. It is a Cuban/French fusion though. I wonder if it is owned by the same people as the one where you live?? :confused: I can never eat in Cuban restaurants. The food is never as good as the homecooked version and I always leave disappointed. :( Cuban sandwiches and cafe con leche are the only things I can order from a restaurant and actually enjoy. :) If memory serves, I think there was a famous restaurant in the pre-Castro period called "Versailles". The one (actually there are 3 around LA) here is stricky Cuban (no fusion). Their food is really good. Most people go for the citrus and garlic marinated grilled chicken, but their roasted lamb is the secret best dish. Getting hungry. Have you ever gone swimming at the Biltmore in Coral Gables? I love that pool. has nothing to do with food. I just love that pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 If memory serves, I think there was a famous restaurant in the pre-Castro period called "Versailles". The one (actually there are 3 around LA) here is stricky Cuban (no fusion). Their food is really good. Most people go for the citrus and garlic marinated grilled chicken, but their roasted lamb is the secret best dish. Getting hungry. Have you ever gone swimming at the Biltmore in Coral Gables? I love that pool. has nothing to do with food. I just love that pool. I LOVE Coral Gables!! It's such a pretty city. The Biltmore is a beautiful hotel! I've never swum in it though. I'm an ocean girl more than a pool girl I guess. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I LOVE Coral Gables!! It's such a pretty city. The Biltmore is a beautiful hotel! I've never swum in it though. I'm an ocean girl more than a pool girl I guess. :) I'm an ocean guy too. But trust me on this, go to the pool some night, there will be like nobody there. And this pool is magic. The water is soft, you feel no chlorine, there is a water fall and the pool is HUGE!!! I believe it is the largest pool in the United States. And so elegant. You must do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm an ocean guy too. But trust me on this, go to the pool some night, there will be like nobody there. And this pool is magic. The water is soft, you feel no chlorine, there is a water fall and the pool is HUGE!!! I believe it is the largest pool in the United States. And so elegant. You must do this. LOL Why do I feel like you're using a Jedi mind trick on me?? hehe ;) Bill: "you must do this" Me repeating: "I must do this" ;) :D hehehe Okay, I will check out the Biltmore pool some night and feel this soft water! hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm an ocean guy too. But trust me on this, go to the pool some night, there will be like nobody there. And this pool is magic. The water is soft, you feel no chlorine, there is a water fall and the pool is HUGE!!! I believe it is the largest pool in the United States. And so elegant. You must do this. Perhaps they use chlorine salt instead of chlorine gas. Chlorine salt pools feel very "soft". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto5blessings Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 it was awful! It is considered "good luck" here on New Years, kind of like black eyed peas and ham hocks (or whatever it is my dh family eats then) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto5blessings Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 a visit to the "roof of the world". I felt bad when I learned it was an endangered species. It was really, really the best meat I have ever eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Perhaps they use chlorine salt instead of chlorine gas. Chlorine salt pools feel very "soft". Interesting. I don't know. I just know this pool is huge, the water is soft, the hotel surrounding (part of) it is grand, elegant, and beautiful. I just had a feeling of well-being in that pool that I've never experience anything quite like. That good! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 placenta. My own. (our would that be 'my daughter's own'?) Not the best taste in the world. I prefer alligator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Marmot in Mongolia. Yak too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Durian fruit...it's the devil's food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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