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Eat Insects at the Bug Bistro

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Eat Insects at the Bug Bistro

Bug Bistro. Yup, that’s what I said. Get your edible bugs right here at Next Millennium Farms’ own Bug Bistro. Eating insects has never been more delicious or easier for you to start or continue doing!

We have a bunch of different flavors for you to choose from: honey mustard, barbeque, sea salt and pepper, fire and brimstone and Moroccan spice. You can also choose between crickets or mealworms. If you’re not sure if you prefer crickets to mealworms, or the other way around, you can try our assorted snack pack which gives you both crickets AND mealworms, and a sample of all the flavors. With the assorted pack of 6 2 gram bags, you get barbeque, fire and brimstone and sea salt and pepper mealworms, and Moroccan, honey and mustard and barbeque crickets.

All the insects are cooked to perfection so they are crispy and crunchy, which makes them the snack that you want to reach for at any time of day- pre or post workout, the mid-morning nibble or the 3:00 pm snack attack.

Chock-full of protein, essential amino acids and iron, these cricket and mealworm snack packs from Bug Bistro can be enjoyed right out of the pack and down the hatch, or sprinkle them on your favorite salad, burrito, or sandwich.

The other cool thing about this snack, is that for those of you who have fussy kids, who barely eat foods with protein and iron (mine were like that for many years, and it used to drive me absolutely crazy), your kids will absolutely love these- they’ll be their new favorite snack, and you’ll always say, “yes”, because they are nutritious, delicious, and low in calories and fat.

If you’ve never tried eating insects before, this is a great way for you to get started. Don’t be scared. You’re doing yourself (and the planet) a favor.

Let us know which ones are your favorites!

Eating Insects in Capetown, South Africa

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Photo by Esa Alexander

Bianca Capazorio of Capetown, South Africa wrote a fantastic article about a display at the Good Food and Wine show that took place in Capetown last week.

The company, Rentokil, which is known as a pest control company, set up a tasting table that they called the “Pestaurant”, where they served ‘crackers with cream cheese and sweet chilli topped with a locust, chocolate-covered ants, meal worms and several other six- legged and slithery taste treats.’

Capazorio reported that at first many people were very reserved and were wary about trying the insects, but as the show wore on, those who were more ento-curious and adventurous were excited to try the different insects that were being offered.

Those who tried eating insects at the show were pleasantly surprised, and commented that the insects didn’t taste anything different from anything else they had eaten.

Are you ento-curious? Even just a little bit? Check out the Next Millennium Farms store and start with something like cricket flour that you can add to some great recipes!

Eating Crickets and Next Millennium Farms in the News

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Next Millennium Farms Raises Crickets for Human Consumption

Sarah Deeth, reporter for The Peterborough Examiner (Ontario) and The Toronto Sun, wrote this informative and introspective article about the vision and mission of Next Millennium Farms.

The vision statement of Next Millennium Farms is simple:

Next Millennium Farms will be recognized as a world leader in providing protein alternatives in the form of the finest organic and world-class insect proteins with great tasting products and recipes.

We will be perceived as a leading light – the world authority - in the dissemination of insect farming methods and the marketing of insect protein.

We will be respected world-wide, for leading the protein revolution with our esteemed values of integrity, trustworthiness and accountability, in everything we say and do.

And, likewise, the mission statement is equally as simple:

  • To make an important contribution in the feeding of an estimated world population of 9 billion people in 2050.
  • To establish a new paradigm of perception and desirability as we motivate people across the globe to consume insect protein.
  • To achieve excellence in entomophagy with the production, harvesting and distribution of the highest quality of insect protein.
  • To create a global awareness of the relevance and socio-political impact of each person’s protein carbon footprint.
  • To provide graded feed alternatives to farmers producing healthier and certifiable organic fish and chicken.

Deeth does a remarkable job of highlighting the goals of Next Millennium Farms, while telling a wonderful pictorial story of the Goldin’s of Next Millennium and how they do what they do. Please remember when you read the article to comment and share!

Basil, Baguette and Bocconcini Cricket Appetizers

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Basil, Baguette and Bocconcini Cricket Appetizer

This appetizer is a summer staple when basil is fresh in our garden. The aroma of the balsamic and basil combined with the crunchy roasted crickets and fresh baguette is irresistible. Although the insects are front and center, this is a great whole-bug dish for first-timers who are ready to move on from insect flours and try something a little more visual.

Note: Ingredient amounts have not been specified because no matter how many you make there’s always a request for more and these can be thrown together in a pinch!

Ingredients

  • Fresh Baguette
  • Fresh Basil
  • Olive Oil infused with garlic
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Bocconcini cheese (small, mild, mozzarella cheeses the size of an egg)
  • Roasted crickets – approximately 1/4 to 1/3 cup
  • Sea salt
  • Chimichurri spice available at The Epicentre

Directions

  1. Slice bocconcini into 1/4 inch circles and set aside, 1 per appetizer
  2. Slice baguette into small circles 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and then arrange on a platter or tray.
  3. Take fresh basil and place a leaf on each piece of baguette, if leaf is large then cut in half covering most of the baguette. Top each appetizer with a slice of bocconcini.
  4. Mix together olive oil and some balsamic vinegar and whisk until combined. Generously drizzle over all the appetizers you have prepared.
  5. Place roasted crickets in a separate small bowl and drizzle very lightly with olive oil. Add a pinch of sea salt and a dusting of chimichurri spice or any other spice that may strike your fancy. Give a gentle and quick toss- I usually use my fingers given the lightness of the crickets.
  6. Place a small amount of crickets on top of each appetizer and serve up something truly tasty.
  7. Note: always make a couple on the side due to the impossible task of making this recipe without having at least two before you serve it to the guests!

 

Fire up the BBQ! Eat a Shish-kaBUG!

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Donghuamen Night Market- Beijing

Ah! The season of the “Q”. This is the time of year that we’ve been waiting for here in most parts of Canada. Burgers, hotdogs, versht, chicken, chops…I could go on and on.

We salivate thinking of it.

But at what cost? And I’m not just talking about the bills you’re taking out of your wallet.

I’m talking about the costs affiliated with producing that meat, that protein, that gets slathered with barbecue sauce, left to marinate for hours on end, and seared or slow-cooked on your outdoor grill.

Have you actually thought about it? Well I’m going to tell you. Actually, I’m going to show you. (click on the infographic to zoom in)

Eat Bugs, Help Heal the Planet

The Benefits of raising insects for food:

  • Saves water
  • Takes less grain/feed
  • Produces less toxins
  • Releases less greenhouse gases into the environment

So, this is what you need to try this season on your barbecue.

Step 1: Buy some crickets or mealworms from Next Millennium Farms

Step 2: Get some skinny skewers and your favorite marinade

Step 3: Get those bugs on the grill

Step 4: Invite some friends over!

Step 5: Write to us and tell us how awesome your bugs tasted!

#eatbugs #eatcrickets #entomophagy #nextmillenniumfarms