i've had rattlesnake, way back when i was an omnivore. can't think of much else that was off the beaten path.

as far as veggies go, i agree with skunk. tofu is amazingly versatile when it comes to taste and texture. when someone says they don't like it, i tell them they just haven't had it cooked right yet.

i've had faux versions of most common meats, some of them very mediocre and others outstanding, better tasting than their animal counter part. but the one that takes the cake is faux duck that i had. it was anatomically correct with a crispy skin layer, a juicy fatty layer and then the meat layer. i had to ask the waiter if he was 100% sure it wasn't animal meat. the owner of the restaurant came strolling over to my table grinning because he was just as blown away by it as i was and proud to have it on his menu. i tried to get more info out of him but his lips were sealed. he said the recipe came from an old buddhist monk in china. pretty cool.

i use almond milk most of the time, some people think that is interesting.

also found a brand of faux hamburger mix that is made primarily from malted barley flower. if you press a spatula on the patty, the juices sizzle up like a real burger.