bobbismith Posted July 12, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Fun topic, I hope. Are the Didja items still on the menus? What items do you look forward to? Thanks, Bobbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted July 12, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, bobbismith said: Fun topic, I hope. Are the Didja items still on the menus? What items do you look forward to? Thanks, Bobbi What's that? Are you talking about the more unusual food items section like escargot and frogs legs, neither which at unusual at the least? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarose Posted July 12, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2021 ox tongue . my college student had it on the breeze December 19' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 12, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Alligator bites 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted July 12, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, kwokpot said: Then just list it as a menu choice in the appropriate section. There's no point in highlighting it unless you want to purposely underestimate your customer base. The items in that section are no more exotic than what's in JiJi's or Blue Iguana or the Indian selections (Why aren't those food items considered Exotic?). Ox tongue, escargot, alligator, are some examples of didjas. We eat out a lot and there are still plenty of people that haven't these things. My dw has not tried the ox tongue yet and we have been on several cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Related Posted July 12, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, MamallamaAndDaddy said: Ox tongue, escargot, alligator, are some examples of didjas. We eat out a lot and there are still plenty of people that haven't these things. My dw has not tried the ox tongue yet and we have been on several cruises. Yep, I’ve never had ox tongue until it was offered on a carnival menu. It’s not something served in my area. I thoroughly enjoy it. Never ceases to amaze me what people choose to gripe about. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted July 12, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cruise Related said: Yep, I’ve never had ox tongue until it was offered on a carnival menu. It’s not something served in my area. I thoroughly enjoy it. Never ceases to amaze me what people choose to gripe about. My point isn't that it shouldn't be on the menu, it's that it doesn't need to be in a special section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadci Posted July 12, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, MamallamaAndDaddy said: Ox tongue, escargot, alligator, are some examples of didjas. We eat out a lot and there are still plenty of people that haven't these things. My dw has not tried the ox tongue yet and we have been on several cruises. Isn’t there some sort of duck too? I seem to remember it being good as well as the other things you’ve listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted July 12, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2021 The American Table Menu changed the "Didja ever" selections to Rare Finds. I did notice it on Pride back in Jan. 2020. Basically the same foods as before. Apparently Carnival believes it needs a special category.....LOL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted July 12, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, sgttami said: The American Table Menu changed the "Didja ever" selections to Rare Finds. I did notice it on Pride back in Jan. 2020. Basically the same foods as before. Apparently Carnival believes it needs a special category.....LOL. Here's a photo from another thread which shows you correctly named the section, which I had forgotten it's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted July 12, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, sgttami said: The American Table Menu changed the "Didja ever" selections to Rare Finds. I did notice it on Pride back in Jan. 2020. Basically the same foods as before. Apparently Carnival believes it needs a special category.....LOL. None of these are items you'd find at Golden Corral, or Olive Garden, or Applebees. And since for many small towns those ARE the top restaurants, and there's a Yuck factor for some, "Rare Finds" is probably a good category. Those of you from major cities, probably not so rare, but I'd hazard to guess you eat any of them frequently. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail Posted July 12, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I personally love alligator. Tried it a few times from Papadeaux in Houston. All other reptilian stuff (frog, snake) is not my favorites. I’d definitely try on Carnival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 12, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I havent heard of frog gigging since my uncles when I was small. So I'll always try the frog which has tons of garlic. A fishy taste mixed with garlic but kinda like chicken. Used to be able to buy frog in the freezer section and rabbit. Now it's not there. I would say it's the opposite and that we have gotten away from these foods. Of course I havent seen squirrel stew, I hear needs a lot of cooking so it's not tough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbismith Posted July 12, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted July 12, 2021 26 minutes ago, sgttami said: The American Table Menu changed the "Didja ever" selections to Rare Finds. I did notice it on Pride back in Jan. 2020. Basically the same foods as before. Apparently Carnival believes it needs a special category.....LOL. I remember the Rare Finds title now.... excited to cruise in Nov and wanted something fun to talk about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 12, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I loved in hawaii so was well aware you couldnt catch turtles and eat them, illegal so I was surprised in the caymans there is a turtle farm where you can eat turtle. I think the world of foods is shrinking and go and try these foods while you still can. One you wouldnt be allowed. In florida there was alligator season. If people werent limited they would catch them to sell their skins so this is another item I try while I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted July 12, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, bobbismith said: I remember the Rare Finds title now.... excited to cruise in Nov and wanted something fun to talk about. Yes. A fun topic. I don't care where or what section they put it in on the menu, just don't take them away. I like to try new foods on cruises and alligator bites, frogs legs and oxtail are not part of my daily eating habits at home. I'd rather talk about about new and funky foods and cruising again. Tired of masks, vaccines and people constantly whining about everything. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted July 12, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, firefly333 said: I loved in hawaii so was well aware you couldnt catch turtles and eat them, illegal so I was surprised in the caymans there is a turtle farm where you can eat turtle. Here's a photo from my Sept. 26, 2019 Carnival Legends Hawaii cruise Hilo port stop. Blacksand beach with Giant turtles. It was so amazing! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail Posted July 12, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, kwokpot said: Here's a photo from my Sept. 26, 2019 Carnival Legends Hawaii cruise Hilo port stop. Blacksand beach with Giant turtles. It was so amazing! Punalu‘u Beach? Loved it from our 1999 honeymoon. We drove around the island for about 12 hours. Find a way to view Waipio Valley on the north side if you haven’t already. Only place in my life I almost simultaneously fainted and cried at the same time. https://images.app.goo.gl/Tjzig6GL9yvotCM86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted July 12, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail said: Punalu‘u Beach? Loved it from our 1999 honeymoon. We drove around the island for about 12 hours. Find a way to view Waipio Valley on the north side if you haven’t already. Only place in my life I almost simultaneously fainted and cried at the same time. https://images.app.goo.gl/Tjzig6GL9yvotCM86 Yes! We always rent a car and drive the Chain of Craters Rd in Volcanos National Park. This most recent trip was the 1st time we stopped at this beach and saw the turtles in the wild. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love-to-ride Posted July 12, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On the Vista last week they were calling the alligator "Alligator Beignets". Did not see them so do not know what it really was. Saw Ox tongue and escargot and frog legs on the menus. Some nights didn't have a Rare Find. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 12, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 12, 2021 35 minutes ago, kwokpot said: Here's a photo from my Sept. 26, 2019 Carnival Legends Hawaii cruise Hilo port stop. Blacksand beach with Giant turtles. It was so amazing! 17 minutes ago, TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail said: Punalu‘u Beach? Loved it from our 1999 honeymoon. We drove around the island for about 12 hours. Find a way to view Waipio Valley on the north side if you haven’t already. Only place in my life I almost simultaneously fainted and cried at the same time. https://images.app.goo.gl/Tjzig6GL9yvotCM86 I lived not loved ...lived there 10 years. Been to all the islands. ...though I never one time saw hilo when it wasnt pouring rain. Rainy side. I lived out in the country, hauuula I did celebrity to hawaii ... not exactly by choice, unethical ta who stole our money..I booked route trip on rcl, not one way celebrity. But got back to visit old bf etc. Its sure changed. Went to islands on celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted July 12, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Didn't care to try any of the items on the "Didja ever" list, except escargot. Was that really on the "Didja list"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbismith Posted July 12, 2021 Author #23 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 hour ago, sgttami said: Yes. A fun topic. I don't care where or what section they put it in on the menu, just don't take them away. I like to try new foods on cruises and alligator bites, frogs legs and oxtail are not part of my daily eating habits at home. I'd rather talk about about new and funky foods and cruising again. Tired of masks, vaccines and people constantly whining about everything. I love to try new things! I do not believe I have had the oxtail. Looking forward to it. Also, looking forward to the steakhouse! Bobbi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted July 12, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, funinthesun1964 said: Didn't care to try any of the items on the "Didja ever" list, except escargot. Was that really on the "Didja list"? Well... they are snails, and Carnival's were the most slimy I ever had. I'd like to see them expand the selection. The rotating selection just seems like stuff that we Americans joke about in terms of "YOU ATE WHAT???". If they want to really offer rare finds, I'd like to see them add things like shark, zebra, kudu, bird's nest soup, muktuk, fried tarantula/grasshopper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHS123 Posted July 12, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said: If they want to really offer rare finds, I'd like to see them add things like shark, zebra, kudu, bird's nest soup, muktuk, fried tarantula/grasshopper... Rarer still would be if Carnival purchased any of this "stuff." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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