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Bamboo Worms (Spooky Recipe!)
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Since tomorrow is Halloween here in the United States, I thought I'd share a cultural recipe involving creepy crawlies! Bamboo worms (most commonly known as mealworms) aren't exactly unheard of, but they're not quite as popular for human consumption west of Sudan, in Southeast Asia and in certain parts of South America. 

While the thought of munching on worms might make your skin crawl, these tasty insects are actually a staple in many countries, high in protein, fat, fiber, and dried have the consistency of puffed rice. They're an almost endless food supply, cheap, easy to cook, and not as gag-...

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