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Edible Insects, A Global History, February 16, 2022 @ 7 PM

Edible Insects, A Global History, February 16, 2022 @ 7 PM
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    Post #1 - January 27th, 2022, 10:24 pm
    Post #1 - January 27th, 2022, 10:24 pm Post #1 - January 27th, 2022, 10:24 pm
    Chicago Foodways Rountable

    Edible Insects, A Global History

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    Dr. Gina Louise Hunter doesn’t see “creepy-crawlies” when she looks at insects. She sees potential.

    “An estimated 2 billion people worldwide regularly consume insects. They are considered a culinary staple across many cultures,” said Hunter. “Why we in the West don’t generally eat insects is a bit of a mystery, but many ‘ento-prenuers’ see insect-based foods as an exciting new market.

    Edible Insects highlights stories of traditional methods of insect collection, preparation, consumption, and preservation. It also explores the role of world-class chefs in making insects palatable to consumers in the West. The book includes recipes for beetles, butterflies, grasshoppers, grubs, and more.

    While insect foods may play a role in alleviating global food shortages and mitigating the exploitation of natural resources, Hunter does not think that we all need to bite into bugs, “If you are concerned about the environment, eat plants.”

    Hunter serves as the director of the Office of Student Research at Illinois State University. Her current research focuses on foodways and food systems. She is co-director of the Food Studies Minor and is affiliated with the Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program. Her regional specialty is Brazil, where she conducted research as a Fulbright Scholar. Along with her research, Hunter has served as a consultant for the McLean County Museum of History.

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    Wednesday, February 16, 2022
    7 p.m. Central Time
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  • Post #2 - February 15th, 2022, 4:25 am
    Post #2 - February 15th, 2022, 4:25 am Post #2 - February 15th, 2022, 4:25 am
    A gentle reminder this will be on Zoom on Wednesday evening.
    Cathy2

    "You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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