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things you dont want to eat.....

First person to say scrapple gets blocked....

That would be a prize, not a penalty. I found one restaurant here in Santa Fe that serves scrapple -- owned a couple that moved out here from Philly, of course.
 
Since LP has said he will eat a shoe if Teaz AAs at 125 next season, it got me thinking.......

I agree that I dont think that happens, but eating a shoe is something I wouldnt wager. Maybe togs could take over this bet and eat a shoe since he welched on his prior bet on the board......

Which brings me to my topic, what are things you have wagered to eat if you lost a bet.....

#keepitcleanImtoldkidsreadthisstuff

Had snails and African Oxtail Soup this weekend in Fort Worth. Delicious.

Triple D stop is well worth the trip.


Next trip there will be the Bloodiest Bloody Mary. Will be dinner for the week.
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Learned to love scrapple. Had it a few times the past year on trips back to the Lehigh Valley.

Used to go to Typhoon, in the Santa Monica Airport for trips there. My client really liked exotic stuff. It looks like they are closed, but here are the Insects on their last menu. They used to have ants as well as waterbugs. Had them all except the scorpions (which wasn't on the menu at the time), but since we have them on the ranch, I'll cut off the stingers and toast them up to try them
Insects
Singapore-Style Scorpions
$12.00
shrimp toast
Taiwanese Crickets*
$11.00
stir-fried, raw garlic, chile pepper, asian basil
Slik Worm Pupae
$10.00 stir fried, with assorted dipping sauce


Adding: About three miles from me in Pflugerville (where the Austin bomber lived), there is this Nigerian restaurant with GoatHead and Cowfeet. I can't get anyone to go with me, but I'm planning on it soon. Cut and paste from their menu.
Nigerian Specialties
Isiewu
Goat head.
rzdsapblfxanblqtemgy

$18.95
Nkwobi
Diced cowfeet.
$18.95
 
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These obnoxious bloody Mary sizes/add-ons are almost perfectly mirroring the growth in size and number of obnoxious hats during the Kentucky Derby.

Prior to two years ago, I NEVER saw anyone wear those obnoxious hats, outside of those who attended the actual Derby. In two years, everywhere I turn on that day, ah, yes, another of my favorite donned hats!
 
I will try a lot of things, but I believe I would draw the line at balut! Just watching them eat it on Survivor is enough for me.

OTOH, I love scapple. If you get it from a reputable butcher I do not know what people complain about. It is like hot dogs, sure, if you buy the packs of 8 for $1.50 versus the All Beef natural casing ones there are corners that are cut and you might not want to partake. It is all in the cost and the reputation of the butcher.

Yup. Even the store-bought scrapple like Rapa is just bland, not awful. Scrapple is in the same category as sausage, just tastier! And if you can get scrapple from a home butcher who knows his trade, there is nothing better.

I think it's because it's foreign and not as easily marketed as something like sausage.

Scrapple doesn't even look that bad, particularly once it's cooked. There are some other PA food items that look worse. Like head cheese. I love head cheese (called it "souse" growing up). But I can see how its appearance could freak someone out. Same with liver which is why I like to make mine into patties ala Salisbury steak.
 
Yup. Even the store-bought scrapple like Rapa is just bland, not awful. Scrapple is in the same category as sausage, just tastier! And if you can get scrapple from a home butcher who knows his trade, there is nothing better.

I think it's because it's foreign and not as easily marketed as something like sausage.

Scrapple doesn't even look that bad, particularly once it's cooked. There are some other PA food items that look worse. Like head cheese. I love head cheese (called it "souse" growing up). But I can see how its appearance could freak someone out. Same with liver which is why I like to make mine into patties ala Salisbury steak.
thought scrapple and head cheese were very similar...
 
My wife accidentally took a nice size drink of a "spitter" one time (copenhagen fine cut to be exact) and was not too pleased. I did what any self respecting/loving husband would do which was leave the house for about 4 hours and went into hiding. Not sure if it counts but spitter juice is not something I could ever consume on purpose/for a bet.
 
I hate revealing my secret spots, but the Penn State Meat Market has some of the finest scrapple that I have found. Place use to be a hidden gem on Friday's, now unless you're retired or have a lot of free time in the morning to stand in line most of the good stuff is picked over.
 
I hate revealing my secret spots, but the Penn State Meat Market has some of the finest scrapple that I have found. Place use to be a hidden gem on Friday's, now unless you're retired or have a lot of free time in the morning to stand in line most of the good stuff is picked over.
Since you mentioned location... during my family's days of making scrapple, we lived in Hanover, and my Grandfather owned a farm in Brushtown, PA. Today, my friends in Lewistown area make some of the best I've ever tasted.
 
We had scrapple a lot at my house when I was growing up, I ate it but didn't care much for it. My parents loved it. A few things we had a lot that I liked but my siblings wouldn't touch was liverwurst, pickled pigs feet & mince meat. Very little was wasted when it came butchering time.
 
nope, couldnt grow a beard if I tried. Was in a fraternity and it has given me many personal experiences at someone elses expense. this being one of them.
Not surprised you can't grow a beard. It all makes sense now.:p

As far as food I can't eat. Lemon Pie. Seriously that is the worst pie/food ever made. Also raw tomatoes. I do love salsa and tomato soup however
 
Not surprised you can't grow a beard. It all makes sense now.:p

As far as food I can't eat. Lemon Pie. Seriously that is the worst pie/food ever made. Also raw tomatoes. I do love salsa and tomato soup however

One of the best lunches going is fresh from the garden tomaters, bacon, toast, miracle whip (not mayonnaise) and a glass of whole milk

#Merica
 
Lutefisk ...and anything other than plov in Uzbekistan.
Curious about what was bad there. My wife and I ate at an Uzbek place near Towson last year and really enjoyed it. Not sure how much it was Americanized other than probably better cuts of meat.

http://www.silkroadbistro.com

Though we could not make ourselves eat this ... sounds like something made in Las Vegas or Los Angeles.

JIZ BIZ // 13.99
Chunks of fried lamb served over crispy fried potatoes.
 
Just ate something I didn't even know was edible: shrimp shells. And it was awesome.

Well, not just plain shells. it was the garlic prawns at Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, supposedly the best Thai restaurant in the US (and lives up to that reputation).

Shrimp are split from the shells but kept attached, then deep fried in garlic and black pepper sauce without breading. The shrimp are tender and mild. The shells are puffy and thick, like the most intense garlic chips you'll ever eat.

Amazing dish --- though I had to order dessert to cut the residual garlic breath -- otherwise won't get past TSA for my flight home.
 
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Just ate something I didn't even know was edible: shrimp shells. And it was awesome.

Well, not just plain shells. it was the garlic prawns at Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, supposedly the best Thai restaurant in the US (and lives up to that reputation).

Shrimp are split from the shells but kept attached, then deep fried in garlic and black pepper sauce without breading. The shrimp are tender and mild. The shells are puffy and thick, like the most intense garlic chips you'll ever eat.

Amazing dish --- though I had to order dessert to cut the residual garlic breath -- otherwise won't get past TSA for my flight home.

There's still a Suriano thread available for trip pics.
 
Just ate something I didn't even know was edible: shrimp shells. And it was awesome.

Well, not just plain shells. it was the garlic prawns at Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, supposedly the best Thai restaurant in the US (and lives up to that reputation).

Shrimp are split from the shells but kept attached, then deep fried in garlic and black pepper sauce without breading. The shrimp are tender and mild. The shells are puffy and thick, like the most intense garlic chips you'll ever eat.

Amazing dish --- though I had to order dessert to cut the residual garlic breath -- otherwise won't get past TSA for my flight home.
Not quite the shells, but I've been eating shrimp tails my entire life. Most think I'm nuts, until they try them.
 
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My wife accidentally took a nice size drink of a "spitter" one time (copenhagen fine cut to be exact) and was not too pleased. I did what any self respecting/loving husband would do which was leave the house for about 4 hours and went into hiding. Not sure if it counts but spitter juice is not something I could ever consume on purpose/for a bet.

friend of mine once told me:
"I tried to get my wife to start chewing snuff,
so I wouldn't have to spit out my chew to kiss her"
 
My brother went to Miami of Ohio. I was going out to visit him and asked if he would like me to bring anything. He said: "Scapple and Tastykakes". I gotta say, can't live without Tastykake Chocolate Juniors, but the thought of Scrapple makes me sick.
 
That would be a prize, not a penalty. I found one restaurant here in Santa Fe that serves scrapple -- owned a couple that moved out here from Philly, of course.
What’s the name of the restaurant? I’m going to have to stop in next time I’m down there.
 
Butterscotch Krimpets or Tandykakes!

okay, maybe I'll add Butterscotch Krimpets to the list. But I can't guess the # of times I made a Wawa run at 10:30 at night to pick up a Chocolate Junior. I'd be a lot slimmer today if it hadn't been for that particular addiction.
 
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EJ - While you are certainly in the neighborhood with the "diaper" comparison, I don't think there is a baby ugly enough to match the stench of the Durian fruit. After 25 years of regular business travel to Asia (estimated 50+ trips), I have enjoyed watching many US/Canadian business people experience the legendary Durian for the first time.

One of my colleagues in Manila would eat Durian like Americans eat ice cream. At dinner, he insisted on ordering Durian for him and all newbies for desert. Fun times.
Philly Inquirer food critic 2 weeks ago, while reviewing another restaurant, briefly mentioned a food truck that serves durian shakes and durian smoothies.

I can't imagine being cooped up in a truck with durian on a hot summer day.
 
To revive a dead thread and to talk about something that you SHOULD eat, my wife and I "inherited" a Bradley smoker from my father in law. Last night was our first foray into smoking, so we did up a whole chicken. Turned out outstanding, and I can't wait for our next adventure: smoked lake trout that we caught on Lake Superior!

I was surprised that it was as easy as it was.
 
Philly Inquirer food critic 2 weeks ago, while reviewing another restaurant, briefly mentioned a food truck that serves durian shakes and durian smoothies.

I can't imagine being cooped up in a truck with durian on a hot summer day.

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in NJ does a great durian shake.
 
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Scrapple with king syrup is outstanding. All comes down to the quality of the scrapple. Like anything, you can get bad as well as good scrapple.
 
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