Butterflies

They say that butterflies are free. Sure, if you catch them yourself. I can’t imagine me running around with a butterfly net catching them. I suspect that if I did, some guys in white clothes would catch me with a net. No thanks. I’ll buy mine in a restaurant.

I prefer them steamed, not deep fried. I want to make sure I’m eating a butterfly and not a roach. I love the way they arrange them in a circle with the wings spread out. It’s a culinary delight and a work of art.

They make a good snack too. Then they should be fried so they’re nice and crunchy. A little halapeno dip on the side adds the right touch. Some people eat them raw but they also go to sushi bars.

Butterflies are nutritional as well. Pure protein. No cholesterol to worry about. I’m surprised that Weight-Watchers don’t recommend them. My doctor does although she also thinks grits are good for you.

We’re not talking cheap here. The butterflies are hard to catch. It’s a very labor intensive industry. You have to expect to pay 15-20 dollars for a dozen of them.