I believe their little guts need to be purged of  health-threatening stuff
before they're eaten. I think they're kept captive and fed bread for a week
or two.
What's the poop on cleaning these guys up prior to preparing them for
dinner?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patty Jansen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 1:17 AM
Subject: Helix aspersa


> Ok, so I may have to give this a go. Does anyone have any idea how to
> prepare the critters? Do they still taste -hum- snaily?
>
> And of course anyone who considers H. aspersa a delicacy is of course more
> than welcome to forage around my back yard (and especially the orchid
house!)
>
> Patty
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