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BUGLICIOUS

So while I was trying to mind my business, I stumbled on this. I hear it is the most delicious bug in Nigeria. It is also a major delicacy for those that live in the Eastern part of Nigeria and South South as well.  Its the Palm Weevil Larvae and Pupae (Rhynochophorus Ferrugineus) The  Palm Tree Weevil Larvae (raw) Roasted Palm Weevil Larvae They are either eaten raw, fried or roasted. Its high protein content makes it very nutritious.   Palm Weevil Pupae The palm weevil is a priced delicacy in southern part of Nigeria. Very common in warri and sapele.  Some call it ' DUN '. Ever tried this grub, please share your experience. I'd love to read them. Live, Love and Learn.

WHAT YOU THINK?

I had this friend from Benue State while i was still in presentation school. she gave me a different definition of love,  the display of love she and her boyfriend showed would have made Romeo and Juliet jealous if they were alive. It was evident how in love these two were and they  didn't  even try to hide it. Even more fascinating was that they were states apart, he was working and residing the South South of Nigeria while she in the west. Regardless, he was always with her and she with him. Phone calls, emails, blackberry and all forms of social media. They were in each other's space. Ordinarily, one would have thought their  relationship would fizzle out in no time but NO W AY. They kept connecting and communicating every way possible. she'd take pictures of how she looked, what she cooked, where she went and all that, he also did the same. Sweet is the most appropriate word to describe their relationship,. Fast forward  and its 3 years now since 2011, they a