On 24 Apr 2020 at 3:26, xxxxxx@gmail.com wrote:

> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 7:51 PM shadow at shadowgard.com (via tml
> list) <xxxxxx@simplelists.com> wrote:
>
>     Check the produce section of your local store. Then try places
>     like Asain markets and Farmer's Markets. Ask about the various
>     not-so-common items.
>
> In our local Asian market area, I have seen things I'm not sure were
> not, in fact, of extra-terrestrial origin.
>
> Seriously - there were fruits there that looked like a sci-fi grenade
> with all sorts of spikes in all directions.... and this was supposed
> to be eaten somehow....

Hey, have you ever seen an actual pineapple, as opposed to the
various rings and chunks from a can? :-)

Durian is scary. Not just because of the reputed odor, but because
they are f-ing *huge*.

> It would be fun to create an article with a collection of 'food
> packets' - describe colour, odour, sight, taste, contents, other
> notes. It would be fun to have 66 of these (because d66!) so that when
> the characters are sitting down for rat packs (because there was no
> Fresh veg at the last stop - a Vacuum planet), you could make it a fun
> roll.

Actually vacuum planets of any substantial population *will* have
fresh veggies. You can grow such on the walls (or on free stand
"frames" using aeroponics. In "tanks"/"tubs"/etc using hydroponics.
Or even create good old fashioned *dirt* to grow them in.

All of the above would be part of the air & water recyling systems.

Animal protien is doabl;e too, though large animals (like cows) are
less likely.

> "I got the Pseudopig belly strips and the crunchy, sweet, and salty
> crickets."
>
> "I got something they call a 'smoothie' but it's made with Githiasko
> ink... I think maybe it is one of our Engineer's industrial
> lubricants..."
>
> "Barbequed Chirper... what's that?"
>
> "This one says I should only open it if I'm a Jgd-Jgd.... I'm
> adventurous...." Queue the emergency biohazard warnings.... and atmo
> warnings...
>
> "Aramis Nuthen fricasse with a side of smoky navy beans done in a
> sauce made from Rhylanor's Chocolate Stout....mmmm.... that's eating
> like a king..."    

Guinea pig fritters (I missed a chance to get a recipe from a
Peruvian exchange student).

Lots of chicken, and pigeon. Lots of fish (mostly stuff like tilapia
that grows well in the final stage ofwater recycling).

Rabbit and goat.

Various insects, notably crickets and mealwormns.

>     Heck, simple wasabi peas are a surprise to a lot of folks. Though
>     admittedly, they can be an acquired taste.
>
> Yes, after your tastebuds die, they can be considered tasty... (lol!)

You've never tried the "wasabi peas" sold in regular stores. You can
barely detect a hint of wasabi.

The ones I usually find are rather stronger than that, but not "burn
out your taste buds" strong.

> Hey, I like Haggis so I'm not one to throw stones too far...

Scottish meatloaf. :-)

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Leonard Erickson (aka shadow)
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