Scary Foods
By Jim Mathis
T
he late, great Julia Child frequently urged her television viewers “don’t be afraid.” But years after her passing, there are some foods that just strike fear into the hearts of even the most adventurous eaters. I don’t mean the kind of Halloween goodies made to look like brains or eyeballs. I’m talking about those bits with odd sounding names, the hidden pieces of the animal you assumed were discarded, and the little critters that you thought were just a joke. I’ll admit, I was hesitant to try some of these at first, but I took a leap of faith and found some tricks and treats that are among my favorites today. I’m not suggesting that we all dig up earthworms for supper or try to recreate the stomach-turning dishes from the latest episode of Andrew Zimmern’s “Bizarre Foods”...au contraire. I just want to dispel a few myths about some often maligned edibles that I think you should give a chance. Warning, this article may not be for the faint of heart or queasy vegans! Anchovies We might as well start with the letter A, and in my scary food dictionary, A is for Anchovy. The humble anchovy is often a joke;
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