ENTOMOPHAGY:
The practice of eating insects
Entomo = insect Phagy = eat
Eating insects is good for our health and good for the environment.
Be bug-curious!
Latest Articles
CSIRO Edible Insect Symposium
Nicole was delighted to attend the CSIRO Edible Insect Symposium in Brisbane, Australia - developing Australia's edible insect research and industry to improve environmental, health and cultural outcomes. It was great to be among like-minds and kindred spirits who all...
Insects as future food in Australia
We love it when edible insects feature on mainstream media. Australia’s public broadcaster ABC TV have produced a series of programs examining the food we eat in Australia and how we can possibly manage the sustainability challenges of population growth and climate...
Edible insects for dinner
edible insects are food of the future because they are nutritious and sustainable. Find out what this Australian family thought of them
Providing expert nutrition consulting services
Introducing Nicole and Jane, nutritionists and foodies with a social and environmental conscience, seeking to educate the community about eating insects and helping insects-as-food businesses to grow.
Latest Recipes
Egg, spinach and bush tomato mealworm breakfast sandwich
A deliciously simple #bugs4breakfast idea. Ingredients2 slices wholegrain bread, toasted2 teaspoons whole egg mayonnaise1 egg1 handful baby spinach leaves1 heaped tablespoon roasted mealworms with bush tomato seasoning Simply toast two slices of your favourite...
Quick Seed Bread with Za’atar and crickets
Makes 10-12 slices Preparation time: 15 min Cooking time: 45 min Ingredients Oil spray 1½ cups wholemeal flour ¼ cup besan (lentil) flour ¼ cup cricket powder (plus 10 whole crickets for garnish, if desired) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted ¼ cup black sesame seeds 1...
‘Crickets Rock’ Cakes
Makes 12 Preparation time: 10 min Cooking time: 15-20 min 1 cup self raising flour ½ cup wholemeal self-raising flour ¼ cup cricket powder 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 115g margarine spread ½ cup (80g) sultanas ¼ cup mixed peel 1/3 cup (75g) raw...
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Why do Mexicans enjoy eating different insects? https://marketresearchtelecast.com/why-do-mexicans-enjoy-eating-different-insects/21327/ #edibleinsects #entomophagy
Feeding Madagascar: Inside an #EdibleInsect Farm https://time.com/5942290/eat-insects-save-planet/ #entomophagy
Eating insects give you these essential nutrients for the body https://www.explica.co/eating-insects-give-you-these-essential-nutrients-for-the-body/ #edibleinsects #entomophagy
Thailands Exofood Lab Is Taking Insect Cuisine To The Next Level - https://www.intelligentliving.co/thailands-exofood-lab-insect-cuisine/ #entomophagy #edibleinsects
We're here for the long haul, and look forward to the changes we will see! https://www.saltwire.com/lifestyles/food-and-drink/its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-edible-insects-still-vying-to-become-a-mainstream-meat-alternative-547879/ #edibleinsects #entomophagy #EatBugsAU
Eating insects could end up bugging people allergic to shellfish...https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/eating-insects-could-end-up-bugging-people-allergic-to-shellfish-20210128-p56xkz.html #edibleinsects #entomophagy #foodallergy