A Buggy Thanksgiving: Insects Come to the Table...

Mealworms, wax worms and crickets may not be obvious choices for Turkey Day, but at a special event this week, bug aficionados can taste new, insect-y twists on Thanksgiving staples such as pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.

The Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium in New Orleans is cooking up insect-filled Thanksgiving treats at their cafe, called Bug Appétit,

The Thanksgiving snacks will include a mealworm-filled cornbread stuffing, wax worm cranberry sauce and a dessert of cricket pumpkin pie, said Jayme Necaise, director of animal and visitor programs at the museum. Patrons will be offered samples of treats, along with a small cube of turkey. Those who like what they tried can ask for seconds.