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patgundThere are several different varieties of Cricket. Two of the most popular are:
The most famous, in terms of international appeal, is Test Cricket. While Test Cricket started between the UK and Australia in 1877, (the series is called The Ashes, and is a major source of pride between the UK and Australia), 8 other nations have achived Test status, Bangladesh being the 10th to date. Test matches are two innings per side, and nowadays, over a period of up to a maximum of five days - although matches are sometimes completed early when one side wins well within the time allotted (e.g. in three or four days). In the past, Tests have been played over 3, 4, or 6 days, and some have been 'Timeless' - played to a finish. Tests that are not finished within the allotted time are drawn.
One-day Cricket also has international appeal, and is particularly well suited for television, as it is shorter and more dramatic than regular Test Cricket. Innovations have included the introduction of coloured clothing, distinct tournaments, and "day-night" matches (where play extends into the night under floodlights); together with frequent nail-biting finishes and the impossibility of either side opting to play for a draw, these have seen One-day cricket gain many supporters.
A varient in UK schools is "Kwik Cricket", which is played with a plastic bat and ball by children, and is designed to be high-speed and get children to be more active. It's also called MILO Kanga cricket in Australia, and MILO Kiwi cricket in New Zealand. (MILO is a chocolate malt beverage from Australia that is popular in many commonwealth countries.)
Grasshopper Fruitcake
Ingredients:
1 c. cricket or grasshopper flour
1/4 c. cherries, dried, chopped
1/4 c. cranberries, dried, chopped
1/4 c. water Directions:
Mix all ingredients together to make a coarse dough. Pull off enough dough to make finger sized strips and lay these on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until the outside is deep tan (adjusting for the color of the flour) and a toothpick stuck into one comes out clean. Cool and serve as nutrition bars for snacks, hiking, camping, or store for later use.
Extra Information:
This recipe is very traditional Amerindian and does not take into account advances in cooking technology-such as yeast. It is, however, a wonderful nutrition bar packed with protein, carbohydrates, sugars, and about 2% fat (better than granolas).
Chocolate Cricket Torte
Ingredients :
1 lb Butter
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
12 oz Semi sweet chocolate
8 x Eggs, separated
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Strong liquid coffee
2 cup Crickets, toasted and roughly chopped
Method :
Butter and flour springform pan.
Place chocolates and butter in a bowl over a pot of simmering water to melt. Let cool to room temperature.
Whisk together egg yolks, sugar and coffee until well combined. Fold in crickets.
Whip egg whites until stiff and fold into chocolate mixture.
Bake at 350 F for 30-40 minutes. Center should still be moist.
Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Cricket Spam Quiche
Ingredients :
1 cup Coarsely chopped mushrooms
3 cup Crickets, chopped
5 tbl Butter/margarine
1 cup Finely crushed stone wheat crackers
1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
1/4 cup Brown onions, chopped
3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup Medium Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup Ricotta cheese
4 x Eggs
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/4 cup Milk
1 x Cooked artichoke
1/4 cup Green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup Red bell pepper, chopped
1 can Spam, shredded
Method :
Saute mushrooms in 3 Tbs butter until limp.
Stir in the crushed crackers, then turn into well greased 10-inch round quiche pan.
Press mushroom & cricket mixture evenly over bottom of dish and up the sides.
Melt remaining butter, add onions, saute and add shredded Spam. Layer shredded cheeses and Spam in dish.
In blender, whirl the eggs, ricotta, milk and cayenne until smooth.
Pour into crust and sprinkle with paprika. Place sauteed red and green bell peppers on top.
Bake in oven at 375 for 40 to 45 mins. Garnish with cooked artichoke.
The most famous, in terms of international appeal, is Test Cricket. While Test Cricket started between the UK and Australia in 1877, (the series is called The Ashes, and is a major source of pride between the UK and Australia), 8 other nations have achived Test status, Bangladesh being the 10th to date. Test matches are two innings per side, and nowadays, over a period of up to a maximum of five days - although matches are sometimes completed early when one side wins well within the time allotted (e.g. in three or four days). In the past, Tests have been played over 3, 4, or 6 days, and some have been 'Timeless' - played to a finish. Tests that are not finished within the allotted time are drawn.
One-day Cricket also has international appeal, and is particularly well suited for television, as it is shorter and more dramatic than regular Test Cricket. Innovations have included the introduction of coloured clothing, distinct tournaments, and "day-night" matches (where play extends into the night under floodlights); together with frequent nail-biting finishes and the impossibility of either side opting to play for a draw, these have seen One-day cricket gain many supporters.
A varient in UK schools is "Kwik Cricket", which is played with a plastic bat and ball by children, and is designed to be high-speed and get children to be more active. It's also called MILO Kanga cricket in Australia, and MILO Kiwi cricket in New Zealand. (MILO is a chocolate malt beverage from Australia that is popular in many commonwealth countries.)
Grasshopper Fruitcake
Ingredients:
1 c. cricket or grasshopper flour
1/4 c. cherries, dried, chopped
1/4 c. cranberries, dried, chopped
1/4 c. water Directions:
Mix all ingredients together to make a coarse dough. Pull off enough dough to make finger sized strips and lay these on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until the outside is deep tan (adjusting for the color of the flour) and a toothpick stuck into one comes out clean. Cool and serve as nutrition bars for snacks, hiking, camping, or store for later use.
Extra Information:
This recipe is very traditional Amerindian and does not take into account advances in cooking technology-such as yeast. It is, however, a wonderful nutrition bar packed with protein, carbohydrates, sugars, and about 2% fat (better than granolas).
Chocolate Cricket Torte
Ingredients :
1 lb Butter
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
12 oz Semi sweet chocolate
8 x Eggs, separated
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Strong liquid coffee
2 cup Crickets, toasted and roughly chopped
Method :
Butter and flour springform pan.
Place chocolates and butter in a bowl over a pot of simmering water to melt. Let cool to room temperature.
Whisk together egg yolks, sugar and coffee until well combined. Fold in crickets.
Whip egg whites until stiff and fold into chocolate mixture.
Bake at 350 F for 30-40 minutes. Center should still be moist.
Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Cricket Spam Quiche
Ingredients :
1 cup Coarsely chopped mushrooms
3 cup Crickets, chopped
5 tbl Butter/margarine
1 cup Finely crushed stone wheat crackers
1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
1/4 cup Brown onions, chopped
3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup Medium Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup Ricotta cheese
4 x Eggs
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/4 cup Milk
1 x Cooked artichoke
1/4 cup Green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup Red bell pepper, chopped
1 can Spam, shredded
Method :
Saute mushrooms in 3 Tbs butter until limp.
Stir in the crushed crackers, then turn into well greased 10-inch round quiche pan.
Press mushroom & cricket mixture evenly over bottom of dish and up the sides.
Melt remaining butter, add onions, saute and add shredded Spam. Layer shredded cheeses and Spam in dish.
In blender, whirl the eggs, ricotta, milk and cayenne until smooth.
Pour into crust and sprinkle with paprika. Place sauteed red and green bell peppers on top.
Bake in oven at 375 for 40 to 45 mins. Garnish with cooked artichoke.
