Category Archives: USA

A Whole Load of Carp

Omaha, Nebraska Carp (Joe Tess Place) In my never ending quest to seek out the unusual and unique, I was slightly nervous heading to Omaha, Nebraska. I mean, seriously – Omaha? I’ve always relied on asking the locals (usually at … Continue reading

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They’re So Light and Fluffy White, We’ll Make a Fortune Overnight…

Solvang, Callifornia Danish Pancakes (Paula’s Pancake House) I know, never heard of Danish pancakes, right? Well up until recently you were in good company, as neither did I. On Mission Drive in Solvang, California, Paula’s Pancake House (no, not House … Continue reading

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Don’t Fear the Pin Xe Lua

Westminster, California Bull Penis Soup (Pho Nguyen Hue) On those brisk fall days when you think to yourself, “A nice bowl of bull penis soup would be good right about now,” you need look no further than Westminster, California. Since … Continue reading

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Jiminy Crickets, That Stings

Santa Monica, California Crickets and Scorpoins (Typhoon)   I have always had this dream of visiting Beijing for the sole purpose of getting a skewer of big, fat roasted scorpions. Scorpions come from the same class as spiders, but as … Continue reading

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Choose Wisely, Grasshopper

Oaxaca, Mexico Chapulines (grasshoppers) and other cuisine As most people who know me will attest, the opportunity to try unusual cuisine is one I will never turn down. I had learned that a local restaurant offered cuisine typical of the … Continue reading

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