You forgot to mention how tough the outer shell of a durian really is…

And the smell is like the chemical they put in natural gas to give it an odor only much stornger. 😂

> On Apr 26, 2020, at 11:04 AM, shadow at shadowgard.com (via tml list) <xxxxxx@simplelists.com> wrote:
>
> On 24 Apr 2020 at 3:26, xxxxxx@gmail.com wrote:
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>> 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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