I’ve just found this website/challenge “How Foodie Are You?” and it’s really fascinating. I got 63% as a ‘Taste Bud Adventurer’ but really enjoyed the list and kinds of foods that they noted. It seems to have a fairly American slant to it, but nevertheless is really interesting.
I think I’m going to add improving my score to my 101 in 1001 list. I would like to bring it up at least 15 foods – I definitely want to try a Po’boy, Purple Ketchup, Biscuits and Gravy, a Philly Cheesecake, Dandelion Wine & Pistachio Ice Cream…
(Edit: Jan 2014, they’ve updated it, so I’ve re-taken the test, and scored 74%. Booya! That means I only need to try another 4!!)
(Edit: 15 new foods all done, woohoo! There are still a few I fancy trying though..)
Eggs Benedict, Nom.
The only things I’m not so sure about include the Phaal Curry – through the long years living in the UK I’ve developed a taste for Curry, but hubby thought the heat might make me cry – the Fugu, the Snake, Turtle Soup and the Kangaroo. Maybe a step too far?
My sweet tooth definitely came to the fore – I definitely think each sweet item on the list was tried…oops!
Have you tried…?
1. Abalone
2. Absinthe
3. Alligator
4. Baba Ghanoush
5. Bagel and Lox
6. Baklava
7. Barbecue Ribs
8. Bellini
9. Bird’s Nest Soup
10. Biscuits and Gravy 10/06/2013
11. Black Pudding
12. Black Truffle
13. Borscht
14. Bread Pudding
15. Calamari
16. Carp
17. Caviar
18. Cheese Fondue
19. Chicken and Waffles
20. Chicken Tikka Masala
21. (Chile Relleno Never gonna happen in the UK)
22. (Chitlins Never gonna happen)
23. Churros
24. Clam Chowder
25. Cognac
26. Crab Cakes
27. (Crickets Never gonna happen in the UK) Crème Brulee
28. Currywurst
29. Dandelion Wine
30. Dulce De Leche
31. Durian
32. Eel
33. Eggs Benedict (Ever so slightly)
34. Fish Tacos
35. Fresh Spring Rolls
36. Fried Catfish
37. Fried Green Tomatoes
38. Fried Plantain
39. Frito Pie (Nachos!)
40. Frogs’ Legs
41. Fugu
42. Funnel Cake
43. Gazpacho
44. Goat
45. Goat’s Milk
46. Goulash
47. Gumbo
48. Haggis
49. (Head Cheese Never gonna happen) How about Saffron 31/01/13
50. Heirloom Tomatoes
Time for a wee tea break perhaps?
51. Honeycomb
52. Hostess Fruit Pie (UK equivalent: McDs Apple Pie)
53. Huevos Rancheros
54. Jerk Chicken
55. Kangaroo
56. Key Lime Pie
57. Kobe Beef
58. Lassi
59. Lobster
60. Mimosa
61. MoonPie
62. Morel Mushrooms
63. Nettle Tea
64. Octopus
65. Okra
66. Oxtail Soup
67. Paella
68. Paneer
69. Pastrami on Rye
70. Pavlova (Kiwi Represent!)
71. Phaal 15/03/2013
72. Philly Cheese Steak (On my must-do list!)
73. Pho
74. Pineapple and Cottage Cheese
75. Pistachio Ice Cream
76. Po’ Boy (On my must-do list!)
77. Pocky
78. Polenta
79. Prickly Pear (And bore the effects for several days after. Stupid.)
80. Rabbit Stew
81. Raw Oysters
82. Root Beer Float
83. S’mores
84. Sauerkraut
85. Sea Urchin (aka Kina)
86. Snail
87. Snake
88. Soft Shell Crab
89. Som Tam
90. Spaetzle
91. Spam
92. Squirrel
93. Steak Tartare
94. Sweet Potato Fries
95. Sweetbreads
96. Tom Yum
97. Umeboshi
98. Venison
99. Wasabi Peas
100. Zucchini Flowers
What is your score? What do you think is missing from their List?
