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The Mongolian equivalent to beer is Airag: an alcoholic beverage - similar to kefir - made from fermented mare's milk.
9:22 PM May 31st, 2011
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English Fool is derived from the French "foule" (crushed) and is composed of pureed fruit and thick cream.
7:01 PM Apr 12th, 2009
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Made from swimbladders of sturgeon, Isinglass is a collagen used like gelatin as well as refining beer and wine.
4:18 PM Apr 9th, 2009
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Nozki is a Polish dish of jellied cow or pig's foot.
3:21 PM Apr 8th, 2009
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Pemmican is a mixture of dried, pounded berries & buffalo, elk or deer meat mixed w/ tallow, used as emergency food on long journeys.
2:10 PM Apr 2nd, 2009
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Huhu are a larvae indigenous to New Zealand. Purported to taste like buttered chicken or peanut butter.
7:14 PM Apr 1st, 2009
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Favored by Aussie Aboriginals, honeypot ants swell their abdomens with nectar to the size of small grapes which are popped into your mouth.
9:03 PM Mar 27th, 2009
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Well known as candy-coated pastel almonds, Dragee are sugar-coated candies generally linked with weddings or special occasions.
2:20 PM Mar 26th, 2009
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Typically made by pounding cassavas or yams, Fufu is a thick African paste commonly used (and eaten) as a utensil for soups and stews.
8:27 PM Mar 24th, 2009
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Baptist Cakes are small morsels of raised bread dough fried in fat and served with maple syrup. They get their name from the immersion.
5:54 PM Mar 22nd, 2009
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Blackberry Bounce is sweetened, cooked and strained blackberry juice to which brandy is added. Spice to taste.
9:08 PM Mar 21st, 2009
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Bammies are Jamaican cassava cakes soaked in coconut milk and fried, traditionally eaten with fish, but also enjoyed as a snack.
2:21 PM Mar 20th, 2009
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Athol Brose is a Scottish drink made with whiskey, oatmeal, cream and honey.
2:31 PM Mar 19th, 2009
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@ Thanks for the tip! Must try a post-supper Clootie this evening...
2:31 PM Mar 19th, 2009
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Big-Ass Ants are a Columbian aphrodisiac of virgin ant queens with pea-sized butts, toasted till puffed like popcorn & served at weddings.
12:35 PM Mar 9th, 2009
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A Forfar Bridie is a horseshoe shaped Scottish meat pie originating in the town of Forfar. It is baked stuffed with beef, onions, and spice.
7:25 PM Mar 5th, 2009
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RT@Chicago_Reader@CRYPTOSNAXthought you'd get kick out of spring tonic; Appalachian History: a great source of odd foods
4:10 PM Mar 5th, 2009
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@ Thanks for the tip! Another one for the feed reader.
4:09 PM Mar 5th, 2009
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in reply to Chicago_Reader
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Tipsy Cake is sponge cake over which rum, brandy or sherry is poured until the cake crumbles and becomes "tipsy".
4:05 PM Mar 5th, 2009
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Ale Posset is hot ale and hot milk, sweetened and spiced with ginger or nutmeg.
8:41 AM Mar 5th, 2009
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- Name CRYPTO SNAX
- Location Brooklyn
- Bio A compendium of obscure and forgotten foods.
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