First-time insect eaters and industry veterans alike were interviewed at BV’s first official edible insect dinner party. Interviewees discuss their gastronomic experience at the party, the practice of eating insects, and where they see the industry going. These videos can also be accessed via BV’s YouTube Channel.
A big thanks to Leandra Blei Photography for making these videos!
Harman of Aspire US
At our first hosted dinner party, we interviewed Harman of AspireUS. He describes where he sees the entomophagy movement going and his favorite edible insect dish of the evening.
RNA of Little Herds and Aspire US
http://youtu.be/Ae6f4kDZNFw
RNA describes important precautions for consumers to consider when buying and cooking with edible insects. He then explains how bugvivant.com can aid the growing entomophagy movement.
Meghan of Bug Vivant
http://youtu.be/32XnSx3FRsY
I discus the challenges faced when cooking with an unfamiliar ingredient, both whole and powdered insects.
Christina – first time eating insects
http://youtu.be/tc-oMA4uL4c
Edible insects are a fun new food to explore for Christina who describes her 1st encounter with entomophagy. She was pleasantly surprised with the whole idea of edible insects, even when not disguised in an cricket powder. Christina also has a great blog.
John – first time bug eater
http://youtu.be/K-m7H0VHVQ8
John describes his first encounter with edible insects at an edible insect dinner party as great, especially liking the high-protein Paleo Cricket Snaps. He also predicts that entomophagy will go over well with their children.
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