Ep 7. The Great Outdoors
- March 21, 2017
In Bizarre Foods season 17 episode 7, host Andrew Zimmern takes viewers on a journey through the great outdoors, exploring some of the wildest and most remote corners of the world to find some of the most unique and unusual foods available.
The episode features Zimmern visiting various locations around the globe, from dense jungles and thick forests to deserts and snowy mountain ranges. Along the way, he meets with locals who have been living off the land for generations, learning about their traditional cooking techniques and sampling some of their most bizarre and exotic dishes.
One of the first stops on Zimmern's journey is the lush rainforests of South America, where he samples dishes made from grubs, ants, and other insects. He also meets with a local tribe who uses blowguns to hunt for their food, and is treated to a meal of freshly caught monkey.
From there, Zimmern travels to Australia, where he tries some of the country's most iconic dishes, such as kangaroo and emu, as well as more unusual delicacies like crocodile and witchetty grubs.
Next, Zimmern heads to the Arctic Circle to meet with indigenous tribes who rely on the land and sea for their survival. He learns about their traditional hunting and fishing practices, and samples dishes made from seal, walrus, and other Arctic animals.
Finally, Zimmern returns to the United States, where he visits some of the country's most remote and sparsely populated areas. He tries regional specialties like rattlesnake and wild boar, and visits a family who lives entirely off the grid in the mountains of Montana.
Throughout the episode, Zimmern provides insightful commentary on the history and culture of the places he visits, as well as the nutritional benefits of eating some of these unusual foods. He also offers tips for adventurous eaters who want to incorporate more unique ingredients into their own cooking.
Overall, Bizarre Foods season 17 episode 7 is a thrilling journey through some of the world's most beautiful and rugged landscapes, with plenty of culinary surprises along the way.
