A Beetle A Day

Yum, Tasty

The UN Agency have said that 'bugs are the food of the future' and that caterpillars, beetles and wasps could supplement diets as "an environmentally friendly food source." Eva Mueller, director of forest economics at the FAO said, "the main message is really: 'Eat insects'. Insects are abundant and they are a valuable source of protein and minerals."
Well Dai Jakes is way ahead of you Ms Mueller because ive been snacking on bugs for a few years now. Indeed that's me up there in the above picture tucking into salt n' vinegar crickets (bought at Manor House in Tenby.) And you know what? They're very tasty (once you get over the idea of a fistful of creepy crawlies.) Admittedly they are not very filling but then again, neither is a bag of crisps. And don't worry about the 'ick factor', they are dried insects so there is nothing slimy going on. Best I can describe is that it feels like you have sawdust and salt in your mouth. Pop down to Manor House and grab yourself a box, you might surprise yourself!
Of course Eva, the UN and this blog can sing the praises of wasp butties until the earwigs come home, I doubt it will get folk swapping a wonderful pastie from Jenkins bakery in favour of a caterpillar roll. (Probably a good thing too, those Jenkins pasties really are fabulous.)

But thanks to a wonderfully adventurous spirit, Mr Jakes must be years ahead of his time.

The Nostradamus Titter

We all know 2011 is going to be a pretty miserable year, thanks to the saps in government (and im a true blue Conservative!) but in an effort to ward off the gloom I am going to read the tea leaves in my breakfast mug to see what the future holds in store.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you *drum roll* the News Headlines of 2011! Complete with commentary from Nostradamus! (Er, that would be Ifan Nostradamws from the Mumbles.)

'Pink Admits She Is A Man!'

Nostradamws says ~ The power of Glengetti believes there is a pretty tidy chance of this happening mun. She cant pass those pins off as female for much longer, or the fact that only transvestites from Cardiff would put make up on like that.


'David Cameron To Meet Lost Twin, Lord Snooty'

Nostradamws says ~ My loevspoons tell me no, on account of Lord Snooty being a comic character from The Beano. But if ever The Beano was to be made into a movie, Dai HAS to have the part.

'Britain Splits from EU'

Nostradamws says ~ The froth from a pint of Felinfoel spells out NO. And wait! Theres more look you, it sees a country in a shambles, the wise have left and remains is crime, yoghurt knitters and cheese.

'Cowell Discovers Actual Singer'

Nostradamws says ~ No.

'Hollywood Magic Returns'

Nostradamws says ~ The crumbs from my Welshcakes say this is a possibility but they must resist the urge to film remakes and mention Wales more, like that bit in Mars Attacks when they dropped Ponty in the script.