Nov
20
8:00 PM
Behind the Scenes: Phil Torres' bug-eating adventure
On this week's "TechKnow," contributor and resident bug expert Phil Torres visits a variety of scientists, chefs, and farmers who are cultivating insects for the purposes of eating and learns how bugs may become the world’s most important source of protein. Check out the slideshow below for some behind-the-scenes photos of his bug eating adventure!
Contributor Phil Torres helps prepare some insects at the Audubon Nature Institute's Bug Appetit.
A plate of dragonflies ready to be fried.
Fried dragonflies served on sauteed mushrooms.
Bug Appetit offers a "Bug Buffet" twice a day.
Some snack offerings from Bug Appetit.
Trays of worms and crickets ready for the oven.
Roasted crickets can be eaten whole or ground into flour to use in other recipies.
Bug cookies.
Bug appetit!
Watch "TechKnow," Sunday 7:30ET/4:30PT to see more adventures in entomophagy and learn how insects could become the world's next great source of protein.
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