# Fruit Fly Feasts Girl Meets Bug Teaches You to Savor the Pests You Normally Kill By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-meets-bug References: [io9](http://io9.com/5848873/become-the-best-post) & [edibug.wordpress](http://edibug.wordpress.com/) A long-time insectophile and critter lover, Daniella Martin writes about anthropods for the Huffington Post and moonlights as the host of a cooking show called 'Girl Meets Bug.' When food supplies collapse in the inevitable apocalypse, you'll need to now how to prepare the tastiest fried scorpion possible! Despite the reality that most cultures -- in the past and today -- consider eating insects to be perfectly normal, the healthy majority of my friends would bow away from trying one. After all, most bugs posses ample protein for their weight and Daniella assures viewers that some species of larvae taste like bacon and, after all, who doesn't love bacon? Girl Meets Bug guides adventurous tasters through the preparation of the most exquisite insect-centered meals: waxworm tacos, groundnut caterpillars and deep-fried scorpion. Tasty! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Entomophagy:** Opportunity for developing insect-based food products and recipes for adventurous eaters. - **Alternative Proteins:** Potential for creating protein-rich food options using insects as a sustainable source. - **Food Sustainability:** Focus on finding alternative food sources to meet the growing global demand and reduce environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating insects into the food industry for innovative and sustainable culinary experiences. - **Culinary Arts:** Exploring and promoting the culinary potential of insects as a unique and flavorful ingredient. - **Entertainment and Media:** Creating engaging content and cooking shows related to entomophagy to increase awareness and acceptance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Insect Whisky Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pairing-with-legs.md) - [Protein-Packed Cricket Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-bar.md) - [Edible 3D-Printed Insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-edible-insects.md) - [Insect-Based Inflight Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Superfood Mealworm Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-shaker.md) - [Insect Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-protein-dog-treats.md) - [Cricket Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky.md)