#Helix #lucorum (#Helicidae) is a land #snail #species with a noticeably large shell that is originally distributed in Asia Minor and the Black Sea region. Like Cornu aspersum, the species is popular as a #delicacy in Europe, but is rarely bred and is instead taken from the field. Author I. Ekin (2023) deals with the #reproductiveprocesses of H. lucorum and studied them in the field for several years. #biodiversity

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Ekin, I. (2023): https://doi.org/10.1080/13235818.2023.2201904

Finally, I had time to try Almaty halva with nuts and raisins, sent by a dear friend from Kazakhstan!

Almaty sunflower halva is my absolute favorite. Usually, glucose syrup is used for halva, but Almaty halva is special. It uses a mild and juicy sugar syrup that gives the halva a pleasant texture and a softer taste.

Tastes like chicken? Think again—edible #ants have distinctive flavor profiles.
#Edible #insects, like ants, are considered a #delicacy in many cultures, as well as being very #nutritious and an environmentally sustainable source of #protein. But many of us have a longstanding aversion to consuming insects. San Diego State University (SDSU) have analyzed the #flavor profiles of different ant species and found that not all edible ants taste alike!
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/tastes-like-chicken-think-again-edible-ants-have-distinctive-flavor-profiles/

#Teochew #red #kueh , Peach-shaped kueh is #traditionally known as “红桃粿”, pronounced as “ung toh kway” in Teochew - means “red peach snack/dumpling”. This Teochew #delicacy is shaped like a peach, features a pink coloured sticky, tender skin, stuffed with fragrant #glutinous rice, pork & dried shrimp.
Teochew #coconut #cake was first made by the Teochew ppl in #China & introduced to #VietNam following diaspora, centuries ago. Introduced in #Cholon #District5 - #Chinese district in #HoChiMinh .

I suddenly have realized why I do not like a lot of today's #music: it's my desire for #beauty and #delicacy. It seems like many people today love the obnoxious and indelicate - and they make music according to that taste.