Worms: A Zimbabwe delicacy

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press • Amalinda Ndlovu shows her catch while harvesting mopane worms Jan. 16 in Gwanda, Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe as well as most parts of southern Africa, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as c...

GWANDA, Zimbabwe—In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. When harvest season for the worms began recently, I decided to document the process, and I found it somewhat stomach-turning. But the worms can be mighty tast...

Published: 01/26/2013