Here’s the real “butterfly effect:” deliciousness . I know you’re probably recoiling. I did too, at first. We all fear the unknown. I know the first time I went on a roller-coaster, I was terrified. Ditto for having sex with another dude. Well, eating butterflies is like that. Once you get over your initial negative reaction (and the gag reflex) and let your taste buds take over, you’re in culinary heaven. In short, butterflies taste like your favorite food, only more so.

It really shouldn’t be so surprising. They’ve got “butter” right in their name, and butter makes just about anything delicious. Deep fried, sautéed, or baked, a butterfly is a tasty accompaniment to any meal. You won’t be able to stop at just one, either. The phrase “I feel like I have butterflies in my stomach” has taken on a whole new meaning: a scrumptious meaning!

The trick is finding butterflies. If you've ever tried to catch one of those bastards, you know how wily they can be. We have the advantage, though. Our secret weapon? The Danforth Butterfly Garden. I don't know what wonderful soul decided to spend large portions of our tuition on a garden that exists expressly to attract butterflies, but the end result is basically a free version of Sizzler.