While procrastinating on the internet today, I came across a funny article that reminded me of my early days of diabetes. The Roadkill Diet: A Low-Carb, High-Varmint Sensation?

The sad thing about this article is it refers to a report about how squirrels near my home are not safe to eat. First off, I had never heard of people eating squirrels before, but perhaps I've lived a sheltered life. Second, I live right outside New York City. Why would anyone in my area be eating squirrels?

The low carb nature of roadkill, however, first came to my attention in 2003. After being diagnosed with the big D, my friend, Rebecca, (I know, what are the odds?) gave me a book on carb counting that belonged to her father. At first, I was shocked at the carb content of my favorite foods. Totally discouraged by all the things I couldn't eat, I started picking out what I could eat based on carb content alone. You know, normal things like steak, chicken and pork. Armadillos, possum and pigeons. And, of course, squirrels.

We got a big laugh out of the different critters that were listed in the book. At the time, I just figured it was because her dad was from Texas and people in Texas will eat anything, right?

I had no idea that squirrel was a delicacy in my own back yard, too. Of course, I might have to try it, if wasn't for the contamination that is (phew!).