Would you could you in a box? Would you could you with a fox? Would you eat them here or there? Would you eat them anywhere?
Thursday June 14th 2018, 11:00 pm
Filed under: Family,Food,Friends

The weekly veggie box came.

He saw the bag and asked, Chips? (Why would they sell…? You’re not a corn chip fan, why did you…) He was about to reach for some. I headed him off, shaking my head.

Crickets.

??!

Only later did I see the word Chirps at the top, but yeah, those are chips made from a high protein source that happens to be, um, bird-friendly, other ingredients aside. One bug per chip.

The Imperfect Produce people were trying to close them out because they were getting close to their sell-by date and during the brief weekly glance at the offerings I’d thought, well that sounds curious.

And then spent the week wondering whether that was really such a good idea. It’s easy to be adventuresome when the adventure’s far away. Now that they’re here I…I…

I find that I just do not seem to want to open that bag.

It is safe to say I don’t think he’s in a rush to, either.

We’re going to a potluck dinner next week where I’m sure they could be the talk of the night. Better bring a chocolate torte–no, two! And peaches from Andy’s!–to make sure they forgive us.

“You know what bugs me about you guys?”

*crickets*

The puns, they await. We may never live this down….


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I am somewhat curious, but would also be extremely hesitant to open the bag. But I guess I could be convinced to try it at a party, so maybe that’s your best bet.

Comment by ccr in MA 06.15.18 @ 5:07 am

Uh…no thanks…

Comment by Jayleen Hatmaker 06.15.18 @ 5:47 am

what funny timing on this post – during the baseball game I was watching last night, someone brought some concession food – grasshoppers! – to the broadcast booth. One of them tried one and spent the next few innings rather unhappy about the experience. Apparently cooked VERY spicy.

Comment by Deb 06.15.18 @ 4:55 pm

I’m trying to prepare to include more insects in my diet as a planet-friendly move. I do this by consciously noting, each and every time I enjoy them, that shrimp and crabs are really kind of like insects of the sea.

I’ll admit, it’s a work in progress.

Comment by twinsetellen 06.20.18 @ 2:53 pm



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