I've only had 46 of them, though there are only a handful that I haven't had that I'd like to try. ;-)
I'm surprised there's no sushi, or dim sum or tappas or dolomides (sp? stuffed grape leaves) or any other of a dozen or more things that seem somewhat exotic to the traditional American diet, but are pretty much standards, elsewhere.
Well, there's steamed pork buns, which maybe qualify as dim sum. Some of the other choices seem a bit strange. Like, lobster thermidor is great, I'm sure, but I'd be inclined to replace it on the list with a simple American lobster, steamed in its native seawater. Or a traditional clambake. I could see the reason for including clam chowder, but the bread bowl is, IMO, overkill. I guess any list of this type will, of necessity, reflect the tastes and experiences of its author.
Man, I hate clams and oysters. :-) But I've had them... sadly. ;-) Eel, too. Went out for sushi tonight with my kid and her friend's family (mom and brother). The other mom did the ordering (it's their regular sushi place) and I just told her - anything but eel for me. ;-)
There was a very limited range of seafood, too. And very few exotic meats. Shoot, I can get ostrich at a hamburger chain in town and buffalo at a local joint.
I do want to try a durian one of these days. When I can get up the courage. :-)
I don't actively hate eel (as presented in a sushi bar). But I can't seem to turn off that little voice in my head that keeps repeating "snake-like slithery thing; snake-like slithery thing" long enough to actually enjoy it.
Buffalo . . . I've had that. Tasty! Haven't had ostrich yet, though.
Have heard about durian that the smell is revolting, but the taste is divine. Does this mean that one should hold one's nose while eating (similar approach to that used while eating stinky cheese)? Not sure I could get close enough to it to try it, as some bad odors make me retch--and I'd rather undergo major surgery than vomit.
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I'm surprised there's no sushi, or dim sum or tappas or dolomides (sp? stuffed grape leaves) or any other of a dozen or more things that seem somewhat exotic to the traditional American diet, but are pretty much standards, elsewhere.
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There was a very limited range of seafood, too. And very few exotic meats. Shoot, I can get ostrich at a hamburger chain in town and buffalo at a local joint.
I do want to try a durian one of these days. When I can get up the courage. :-)
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Buffalo . . . I've had that. Tasty! Haven't had ostrich yet, though.
Have heard about durian that the smell is revolting, but the taste is divine. Does this mean that one should hold one's nose while eating (similar approach to that used while eating stinky cheese)? Not sure I could get close enough to it to try it, as some bad odors make me retch--and I'd rather undergo major surgery than vomit.
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