Aged "Detri-Nuts": A Delicacy 18 Years in the Making

The 18-year cicada is about to make its emergence into adulthood. An estimated 50 million of the adult cicadas are expected to grace Chicagoland in a number of weeks. In strict accordance with the Dead Sea Sect's preparation specifications for locusts, the Sander kids have begun the process of harvesting the nutrient benefit of these calorie-packed sources of protein, essential fatty acids (especially Omega 3), B-vitamins, and photolipids. Below is a picture of Elianna taking in her first cicada nymph of the season, relishing the moment.



When asked what her favorite part of eating cicada nymph is, Elianna responded, "They are so juicy, but you have to bite them fast before they start to move in your moth." Below is a picture of Schmuel about to conduct a swift dental removal of a cicada nymph's head.

Schmuel states, "I like the nymphs better than the adults because they taste sweet and are unencumbered by a set of tasteless wings."

“Detri-nuts” is the affectionate term that Mr. Sander uses to describe the cicada nymph. He explains that the 18-year cicada is like a donut because of the calorie saturation and the ratio of fat calories to other calories in the organism. Though they typically eat them in the field, sometimes Mr. Sander and his kids will sauté living “detri-nuts” in an olive-oil, garlic spread. Mr. Sander states, though, that he prefers to eat them “like the good-Lord intended” – uncooked, raw, and literally “dancing on the tip of your tongue.”