100 Foods to Try Before I Die

Today, during my daily browsing session I came across a great list and challenge posted on Facebook by a workmate (thanks Brad 😉 ) –the 100 Foods to Try Before You Die list. This is apparently also available as apps on Facebook and Google+, but since I’m not a big fan of apps on social networks, I thought I’d just add it here as a checklist I can refer to, access and check off items anytime.

As an increasingly adventurous foodie and all ’round lover of edible things, I thought it might be great to give this challenge a go. One of the great things about Australia is that because of its diverse multiculturalism, a lof of the foods mentioned on this list are easily accessible and available locally, which means I won’t have to travel too far to try them. But then again, going abroad to try the original item does add an extra level of adventure, doesn’t it?

Of course this is by no means a definitive, nor comprehensive listing of foods one must try –I see it as more of a guide to those foods which may often be overlooked or unappreciated. Anyways, I’ve ticked off some of the stuff I’ve already tried and dated those which I remember specifically, although I’ve left some so I can make a conscious effort to try them again. 😉

1. Abalone
2. Absinthe
3. Alligator
4. Baba Ganoush
5. Bagel and Lox
6. Baklava
7. BBQ Ribs
8. Bellini
9. Bird’s Nest Soup
10. Biscuits & Gravy
11. Black Pudding
12. Black Truffle
13. Borscht
14. Bread Pudding
15. Calamari
16. Carp
17. Caviar
18. Cheese Fondue
19. Chicken & Waffles
20. Chicken Tikka Masala
21. Chile Relleno
22. Chitlins
23. Churros
24. Clam Chowder
25. Cognac
26. Crab Cakes
27. Crickets
28. Currywurst
29. Dandelion Wine
30. Dulce De Leche
31. Durian
32. Eel
33. Eggs Benedict
34. Fish Tacos
35. Fresh Spring Rolls
36. Fried Catfish
37. Fried Green Tomatoes
38. Fried Plantain
39. Frito Pie
40. Frog’s Legs
41. Fugu
42. Funnel Cake
43. Gazpacho
44. Goat
45. Goat’s Milk
46. Goulash
47. Gumbo
48. Haggis
49. Head Cheese
50. Heirloom Tomatoes
51. Honeycomb
52. Hostess Fruit Pie
53. Huevos Rancheros
54. Jerk Chicken
55. Kangaroo
56. Key Lime Pie
57. Kobe Beef
58. Mango Lassi
59. Lobster
60. Mimosa
61. Moon Pie
62. Morel Mushrooms
63. Nettle Tea
64. Octopus
65. Okra
66. Oxtail Soup
67. Paella
68. Paneer
69. Pastrami & Rye
70. Pavlova
71. Phaal
72. Philly Cheese Steak
73. Pho
74. Pineapple & Cottage Cheese
75. Pistachio Ice Cream
76. Po’ Boy
77. Pocky
78. Polenta
79. Prickly Pear
80. Rabbit Stew
81. Raw Oysters
82. Root Beer Float
83. S’mores
84. Sauerkraut
85. Sea Urchin
86. Snails
87. Snake
88. Soft Shell Crab
89. Som Tam
90. Spaetzle
91. Spam
92. Squirrel
93. Steak Tartare
94. Sweet Potato Fries
95. Sweetbreads
96. Tom Yum
97. Umeboshi
98. Venison
99. Wasabi Peas
100. Zucchini Flowers