Gettin' Some Grub

I'd seen these in the open air market with the vegetables, so I was kind of hoping they were some exotic root vegetable. After much Internet research and inquiring, I could not find out its genius species (which bug) name, only that it's literal translation is cocoon pupa. Once they were served at a restaurant with Chinese friends, I felt compelled to try it, but really wanted the kids to experience it, too. Addison was the first to try and without any fanfare. Coleman would only eat it if I agreed to eat one, also. Saylor and Lanie could not be convinced. You put the whole thing in your mouth, but spit out the outer shell. The inside had the consistency of soft tofu. It had a strong earthy flavor, not bad, but nothing I needed to eat again. Addison and Coleman felt the same way. Mark is the bravest of us all, so I'm sure he ate his fair share.