I don’t know about you, but I definitely consider myself a foodie. I think I’m adventurous in my eating and very knowledgable about all varieties of food (I’ve often found myself the target of food trivia questions). That said, have you seen this list of 100 foods you should eat before you die? I was excited when I heard about it, because they say that the average person has had 20 of them, and I was sure that I would blow the “average person” out of the water. Wow, was I mistaken and embarrassed! I scored 40 and the ones I have had are marked with an asterisk (*). What’s your number? (Steve will be proud to tell you he scored 63). I am quickly trying to figure out which foods will be the easiest for me to try and increase my number. I must say, though, that there are a ton of exotic and unique foods out there that I have tried that are not on the list, which was pretty disappointing.
100 foods to eat before you die
1. Abalone
2. Absinthe
3. Alligator *
4. Baba Ghanoush *
5. Bagel and lox
6. Baklava *
7. Barbecue ribs *
8. Bellini
9. Bird’s Nest Soup
10. Biscuits and gravy *
11. Black Pudding
12. Black Truffle
13. Borscht
14. Calamari *
15. Carp
16. Caviar
17. Cheese fondue *
18. Chicken and waffles
19. Chicken Tikka Masala *
20. Chile Relleno *
21. Chitterlings/Chitlins
22. Churros *
23. Clam Chowder *
24. Cognac
25. Crabcake *
26. Crickets
27. Currywurst
28. Dandelion wine
29. Dulce de leche *
30. Durian
31. Eel *
32. Eggs benedict
33. Fish Tacos *
34. Foie Gras
35. Fresh Spring Rolls *
36. Fried Catfish *
37. Fried Green Tomatoes
38. Fried Plaintain *
39. Frito Pie *
40. Frog’s Legs
41. Fugu
42. Funnel Cake *
43. Gazpacho
44. Goat *
45. Goat’s milk
46. Goulash *
47. Gumbo *
48. Haggis
49. Head Cheese
50. Heirloom Tomatoes
51. Honeycomb
52. Hostess Fruit Pie *
53. Huevos Rancheros *
54. Jerk Chicken *
55. Kangaroo
56. Key Lime Pie
57. Kobe Beef *
58. Lassi
59. Lobster *
60. Mimosa *
61. MoonPie
62. Morel Mushrooms
63. Nettle Tea
64. Octopus
65. Oxtail Soup
66. Paella
67. Paneer *
68. Pastrami on Rye *
69. Pavlova
70. Phaal
71. Philly Cheesesteak *
72. Pho
73. Pineapple and cottage cheese
74. Pistachio Ice Cream *
75. Po’ boy
76. Pocky *
77. Polenta
78. Prickly Pear
79. Rabbit Stew
80. Raw Oysters
81. Root Beer Float *
82. S’mores *
83. Sauerkraut *
84. Sea Urchin
85. Shark
86. Snail *
87. Snake
88. Soft Shell Crab
89. Som Tam
90. Spaetzle
91. Spam
92. Squirrel
93. Steak Tartare
94. Sweet Potato Fries *
95. Sweetbreads
96. Tom Yum *
97. Umeboshi
98. Venison *
99. Wasabi Peas
100. Zucchini Flowers
Strike up a conversation: What is your number? What foods should they have put on the list that they didn’t (preferably something unique)?
92!!
I’m definately a Squirrel man.
Wow, there were several things that AREN’T worth trying on the list, that’s for sure! Umeboshi are super salty plums marinated in the saltiest thing you can imagine. One little plum as over 1k mg of sodium. Yikes!
Pho is good, and I think there’s a shop you can get it at in Fayetteville now. Nettle tea is good, but not amazing. It IS super high in iron though 🙂 Octopus is really delicious, but only order it someplace that specializes in seafood or else you could get some that’s so overcooked and chewy you’ll never try it again. Head cheese is NOT worth it. Check out Meridienne in Rogers on a Friday or Saturday morning before 10 for eggs benedict. They do a little variation with a croissant, but the holandaise is the best you’ll find in the area. And seriously, if you haven’t had an heirloom tomato yet, you haven’t lived! Okay, that may be a stretch, but they ARE delicious! They are the lumpy ones at the farmers markets (true some of them aren’t lumpy, but that’s a sure bet if they are). Enjoy!! 🙂 I’ve had 64 of them.
Tracy, that’s amazing! I’m so sad that I just moved away from NWA bc I’ve been dying to try eggs benedict! But when I visit, I’ll definitely know where to find them. And I have food dreams about the farmers market and beautiful tomato salads, so that is definitely on the top of my list!
I’ll be happy to say I have now had Bagel and lox and Moon Pie because I am trying anything I see that is on the list!