Nuts about squirrels
It’s not what you are thinking…
Living off of the land is what many of our Thai staff are used to doing because they come from the villages. In the village, they eat almost anything and everything in the mountain jungles…nothing will surprise me anymore.
So although they are “nuts about squirrels”, it because they consider them “aroy mak” (very delicious) and not because they are in love with their cute little faces! For them, it was no different from a chicken or some fish…it all food. But interesting was my reaction…I kind of wished they offered me a taste. Its not very often that you can say you tried squirrel! Maybe next time, I won’t be shy to ask for a taste.
Disclaimer: Squirrel is NOT a part of the protein food group served at ZOE. We serve our children: chicken, fish and pork for their protein. This was just a snack break for our Thai staff…in case you were wondering!
