What's for dinner? Edible Insects

The Record (March 14) : "Given that 70 per cent of the world's population eat insects as a regular part of its diet, are North Americans simply behind the times? Will a crunchy side of scorpion ever take the place of a juicy t-bone?
While most Canadians are not up to chowing down on grubs or ants, no matter how crispy, Stewart notes that of three million species of insects in the world, 1,400 have been identified as edible. Many are lower in fat and higher in protein than beef, lamb, pork or chicken.
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Connecticut College News (March 18) : "Scorpions are popular in Japan, filleted giant waterbugs in Thailand and Vietnam and termites in Africa. Gracer said he particularly enjoys jumiles or stink bugs, from Mexico, rich in iodine and bitter and herby like a combination of kale and cilantro.
"If Americans eat shrimp and lobster, why don´t they eat their terrestrial cousins?" asked Gracer, who described himself as a "finicky eater" as a child. "
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