Most people have a channel on their cable system they've probably never watched. It's called the "Travel Channel" and it started out kinda like it sounded with tourist shows and forgettable destination programs. But, over the years they've gotten some neat original programming such as "No Reservations" and "Bizarre Foods, with Chef Andrew Zimmern."

Taking a look at one of our favorite shows, "Bizarre Foods," we are introduced to the human garbage disposal of Andrew Zimmern. He's a pale white dude with a bald head and a gut, which makes him stand out in the locales he visits. However, he knows his food. And, he's a good personality with great charisma.

Chef Andrew Zimmern travels the world, eating the most unusual foods he can find. Chef Andrew tastes it all, amidst some of the most picturesque settings in the world. And we mean all! He eats a lot of things people shouldn't be eating. He's also an honored chef and food critic who takes his expertise on the road to not only find and eat the most unusual foods but also to give a quick review of the tastes and smells associated with each dish.

For instance, in the Philippines there is a food which is ducks eggs that are steamed. However, unlike hard boiled eggs, these eggs are fertilized and have an embryo inside, which is just part of the dish. Andrew cracks it open to see a ball of baby duck with small legs and wings before taking a chunk out. His review is good, describing the basic taste as a hard-boiled egg x's 7 in taste with a hint of smokey foul. Mmmmm. Yummy!.

That's one of the mild ones for the show. He's stir fried some bats, eaten beating frogs hearts and turtle soup, baby chickens deep fried, and a variety of grubs and animal parts that would make "Fear Factor" look lame.

If you get a chance check out the episode in Morocco where Andrew takes on the mystery meat. Some kind of animal, a goat we think, is covered in fat and it sits in a large clay pot for 3 days. Then the meat is pulled out and cut up. To sum up it tastes like rotten, fermented meat and looks like it, too. But, our good pal Andrew still takes a few bites with his omelet.

Take a peak at the Asia episode below. Nothing like a little frog heart to start you day! You can catch the show on Mondays at 9 PM on the Travel Channel. Also, check out his home page with more info on all his shows. Also, Andrew Zimmern's Flickr album is online.






Bizarre Foods w/Andrew Zimmern - Asia
Pig balls and live frogs!

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