Meme time!
Food meme, nicked from micheinnz
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you've eaten. (Stealing the colour+bold idea from newleaf31 , plain bold was hard to see)
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
1. Venison - have only tried in sausages, would like to try the meat by itself.
2. Nettle tea - No, but interested.
3. Huevos rancheros - no, would consider if they were very mild.
4. Steak tartare - No, I suppose I'd try it if I knew the meat was safe
5. Crocodile - No, would love to
6. Black pudding - Yes, I like it, but only in small amounts.
7. Cheese fondue - Yep, when I was a kid, it was awesome. One of these years I'll get my own fondue set (I don't care if it's retro :p)
8. Carp - I don't think I have.
9. Borscht - No, but interested.
10. Baba ghanoush - No
11. Calamari - yes, and I don't know that this counts as "exotic", really.
12. Pho - No, but it sounds good, will get there eventually.
13. PB&J sandwich - Ick. Peanut butter makes me feel ill.
14. Aloo gobi - once, didn't care for it much, a bit dry.
15. Hot dog from a street cart - nope
16. Epoisses - No. Had to google this. Apparently this smells so bad it's been banned from public transport in France. I'm not going to eat it.
17. Black truffle - No, and I doubt I'll get the chance unless I win lotto, but I'm curious.
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes -Yep, some good, some bad.
19. Steamed pork buns - Yep, can be very tasty.
20. Pistachio ice cream - Nope, but love pistachios, so can only imagine this would be a win.
21. Heirloom tomatoes - Yep, grew some a couple of years ago, very good, so much flavour.
22. Fresh wild berries - Yes, nom.
23. Foie gras - No, and I won't unless I know for sure it's not force-fed. (leaving Miche's answer as it's the same as mine)
24. Rice and beans - Not at the same time, no.
25. Brawn, or head cheese - No, probably not something I'd choose to eat, but would try it if offered.
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper - No. A world of no. No.
27. Dulce de leche - Mmm, condensed milk caramel.
28. Oysters - Yes, cooked and wrapped in bacon, so I was able to ignore the oyster. Not a food of choice.
29. Baklava - Yes, yum.
30. Bagna cauda - had to google this. Sounds interesting.
31. Wasabi peas - I tried one. I spent the next half hour trying to rid myself of the taste. Ick.
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl - No, but I like seafood chowder.
33. Salted lassi - no, but interested.
34. Sauerkraut - Yes, om nom nom!
35. Root beer float - I'm going to say that a ginger beer float counts
36. Cognac with a fat cigar -Had cognac (I think) but will never try the cigar.
37. Clotted cream tea - No, but yay scones.
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O - Yes. Oh yes.
40. Oxtail - Oxtail soup.
41. Curried goat - Would love to try goat
42. Whole insects covered in chocolate - No, but I suppose I'd try it
43. Phaal - No, no no no. Hot = bad.
44. Goat's milk - Have had goat's milk cheese, which is delicious.
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth $120 or more - I think I tasted some of this once.
46. Fugu - I don't see the point.
47. Chicken tikka masala - Yum :).
48. Eel - Yes, once, was smoked, it was awful.
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut - No, also unavailable here, so unlikely.
50. Sea urchin - It looks like mud, I'm not interested.
51. Prickly pear - I'd try it but I've never seen it here.
52. Umeboshi - Had to google this, turns out I have tried it, not bad.
53. Abalone - (AKA Paua) No, I'm not running to try it, but if it was offered I guess I would
54. Paneer - Yes, om nom nom.
55. McDonald's Big Mac Meal - Yes...why is this on this list?
56. Spaetzle - Um, as far as I can tell this is just...funny shaped noodles? So yes.
57. Dirty gin martini - No but I will one of these days, just never gotten around to it.
58. Beer above 8% ABV - Yep.
59. Poutine - No but it sounds delicious.
60. Carob chips - Yes, ick.
61. S'mores - Once, meh.
62. Sweetbreads - No, not something I'm likely to try to be honest.
63. Kaolin - I don't make a practice of eating bits of mud, generally.
64. Currywurst - No, would try if not a hot curry.
65. Durian - curious.
66. Frogs' Legs - Nope, but I'd try them.
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake - Yes, yum :)
68. Haggis - Not yet, but will happily try it if offered.
69. Fried plantain - Have been meaning to try this, have seen plantain at the supermarket recently.
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette - Um, no. I'm pretty sure I can think of at least 100 foods I'd rather eat than this.
71. Gazpacho - No, but it sounds pretty good
72. Caviar and blini - Yep, once.
74. Gjetost, or brunost - Had to google, sounds good would like to try it.
75. Roadkill - No, I would be too worried about possible diseases/parasites the critter was carrying.
76. Baijiu - Googled. Sure, I'd like to try some of the sweeter flavoured varieties.
77. Hostess Fruit Pie - I've had fruit pie? You can't get these here.
78. Snail - I'd probably try it if offered.
79. Lapsang souchong - Yep.
80. Bellini - No, but sounds good.
81. Tom yum - No, too hot.
82. Eggs Benedict - Yep, pretty good :)
83. Pocky - Often.
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant - Bahahaha! Sure, are you paying?
85. Kobe beef - No, and see above.
86. Hare - No, would like to
87. Goulash - Yes, nom nom nom.
88. Flowers - Yep.
89. Horse - Nope, you can't really get it here, but I'd try it.
90. Criollo chocolate - nope
91. Spam - Ick
92. Soft shell crab - no, but could be tasty.
93. Rose harissa - No. We've discussed this hot thing.
94. Catfish - No, I guess I'd try it, not really a big fish fan.
95. Mole poblano - Too hot
96. Bagel and lox - I like bagels. I'm ok with salmon, lox sounds intriguing. *adds to list*
97. Lobster Thermidor - Have tried crayfish.
98. Polenta - Love this stuff, I should really make it more often.
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee - Yep.
100. Snake - Can't get it, would like to try it.
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you've eaten. (Stealing the colour+bold idea from newleaf31 , plain bold was hard to see)
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
1. Venison - have only tried in sausages, would like to try the meat by itself.
2. Nettle tea - No, but interested.
3. Huevos rancheros - no, would consider if they were very mild.
4. Steak tartare - No, I suppose I'd try it if I knew the meat was safe
5. Crocodile - No, would love to
6. Black pudding - Yes, I like it, but only in small amounts.
7. Cheese fondue - Yep, when I was a kid, it was awesome. One of these years I'll get my own fondue set (I don't care if it's retro :p)
8. Carp - I don't think I have.
9. Borscht - No, but interested.
10. Baba ghanoush - No
11. Calamari - yes, and I don't know that this counts as "exotic", really.
12. Pho - No, but it sounds good, will get there eventually.
13. PB&J sandwich - Ick. Peanut butter makes me feel ill.
14. Aloo gobi - once, didn't care for it much, a bit dry.
15. Hot dog from a street cart - nope
16. Epoisses - No. Had to google this. Apparently this smells so bad it's been banned from public transport in France. I'm not going to eat it.
17. Black truffle - No, and I doubt I'll get the chance unless I win lotto, but I'm curious.
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes -Yep, some good, some bad.
19. Steamed pork buns - Yep, can be very tasty.
20. Pistachio ice cream - Nope, but love pistachios, so can only imagine this would be a win.
21. Heirloom tomatoes - Yep, grew some a couple of years ago, very good, so much flavour.
22. Fresh wild berries - Yes, nom.
23. Foie gras - No, and I won't unless I know for sure it's not force-fed. (leaving Miche's answer as it's the same as mine)
24. Rice and beans - Not at the same time, no.
25. Brawn, or head cheese - No, probably not something I'd choose to eat, but would try it if offered.
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper - No. A world of no. No.
27. Dulce de leche - Mmm, condensed milk caramel.
28. Oysters - Yes, cooked and wrapped in bacon, so I was able to ignore the oyster. Not a food of choice.
29. Baklava - Yes, yum.
30. Bagna cauda - had to google this. Sounds interesting.
31. Wasabi peas - I tried one. I spent the next half hour trying to rid myself of the taste. Ick.
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl - No, but I like seafood chowder.
33. Salted lassi - no, but interested.
34. Sauerkraut - Yes, om nom nom!
35. Root beer float - I'm going to say that a ginger beer float counts
36. Cognac with a fat cigar -Had cognac (I think) but will never try the cigar.
37. Clotted cream tea - No, but yay scones.
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O - Yes. Oh yes.
40. Oxtail - Oxtail soup.
41. Curried goat - Would love to try goat
42. Whole insects covered in chocolate - No, but I suppose I'd try it
43. Phaal - No, no no no. Hot = bad.
44. Goat's milk - Have had goat's milk cheese, which is delicious.
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth $120 or more - I think I tasted some of this once.
46. Fugu - I don't see the point.
47. Chicken tikka masala - Yum :).
48. Eel - Yes, once, was smoked, it was awful.
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut - No, also unavailable here, so unlikely.
50. Sea urchin - It looks like mud, I'm not interested.
51. Prickly pear - I'd try it but I've never seen it here.
52. Umeboshi - Had to google this, turns out I have tried it, not bad.
53. Abalone - (AKA Paua) No, I'm not running to try it, but if it was offered I guess I would
54. Paneer - Yes, om nom nom.
55. McDonald's Big Mac Meal - Yes...why is this on this list?
56. Spaetzle - Um, as far as I can tell this is just...funny shaped noodles? So yes.
57. Dirty gin martini - No but I will one of these days, just never gotten around to it.
58. Beer above 8% ABV - Yep.
59. Poutine - No but it sounds delicious.
60. Carob chips - Yes, ick.
61. S'mores - Once, meh.
62. Sweetbreads - No, not something I'm likely to try to be honest.
63. Kaolin - I don't make a practice of eating bits of mud, generally.
64. Currywurst - No, would try if not a hot curry.
65. Durian - curious.
66. Frogs' Legs - Nope, but I'd try them.
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake - Yes, yum :)
68. Haggis - Not yet, but will happily try it if offered.
69. Fried plantain - Have been meaning to try this, have seen plantain at the supermarket recently.
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette - Um, no. I'm pretty sure I can think of at least 100 foods I'd rather eat than this.
71. Gazpacho - No, but it sounds pretty good
72. Caviar and blini - Yep, once.
74. Gjetost, or brunost - Had to google, sounds good would like to try it.
75. Roadkill - No, I would be too worried about possible diseases/parasites the critter was carrying.
76. Baijiu - Googled. Sure, I'd like to try some of the sweeter flavoured varieties.
77. Hostess Fruit Pie - I've had fruit pie? You can't get these here.
78. Snail - I'd probably try it if offered.
79. Lapsang souchong - Yep.
80. Bellini - No, but sounds good.
81. Tom yum - No, too hot.
82. Eggs Benedict - Yep, pretty good :)
83. Pocky - Often.
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant - Bahahaha! Sure, are you paying?
85. Kobe beef - No, and see above.
86. Hare - No, would like to
87. Goulash - Yes, nom nom nom.
88. Flowers - Yep.
89. Horse - Nope, you can't really get it here, but I'd try it.
90. Criollo chocolate - nope
91. Spam - Ick
92. Soft shell crab - no, but could be tasty.
93. Rose harissa - No. We've discussed this hot thing.
94. Catfish - No, I guess I'd try it, not really a big fish fan.
95. Mole poblano - Too hot
96. Bagel and lox - I like bagels. I'm ok with salmon, lox sounds intriguing. *adds to list*
97. Lobster Thermidor - Have tried crayfish.
98. Polenta - Love this stuff, I should really make it more often.
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee - Yep.
100. Snake - Can't get it, would like to try it.