Possible solution for invasive species?
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Omaha World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald

Published Feb 12, 201
Published Saturday February 12, 2011
Omaha World-Herald editorial:
Possible solution for invasive species?
The latest diet fad, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, is this: Eat invasive species.

Invasive species are those plants, animals, birds, reptiles and everything else that are uninvited guests in this country’s biosphere. They’ve arrived from around the world stealthily, and they’ve established themselves in the environment, often crowding out and starving or eating native flora and fauna.

An informal network of chefs, bloggers, biologists and others say we should start exploring the option of consuming some of these plants and critters. The Asian carp, for instance, are bony but tasty. For dealing with kudzu (the Southern vining blight), they suggest recipes for kudzu quiche, deep-fried kudzu leaves, kudzu blossom jelly and other dainties.  MORE>..

 
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