Angels4 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Escargot? I tried it for the first time this week on my cruise. I thought they tasted a bit like mushroom, but while chewing got to thinking about what it really was and couldn't stop gagging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 No - I don't. Only had it once and that was enough. It smelt gorgeous but was just too chewy for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm afraid I couldn't eat it, (even when I wasn't veggie) the thought of eating things like that repulses me. Fine for people who want to, but me??? ooh no!! *shudder* It's supposed to be like mushroom though so I have heard on programmes in the past, so your right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Luckily they was served with a slice of garlic toast which was used to "hide" the remaining critters which I couldn't think about eating. I felt terrible about the waste, but just couldn't eat another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I did eat them in Paris on my honeymoon and quite liked them - they were covered in very garlicky butter which was probably what I liked about them! (And yes, OH had some too so the garlic breath wasn't a problem .) Can't say I'd choose to eat them now though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I hate the texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I have a load of monsterous girlies who wouldn't mind eating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I did try them once whilst in France but can definately say that I wouldn't eat them again Very strange texture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I do - love 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Escargot? I tried it for the first time this week on my cruise. I thought they tasted a bit like mushroom, but while chewing got to thinking about what it really was and couldn't stop gagging mushrooms???? snails???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Oh Cinnamon..........thank you, thank you, thank you! I thought I was going to be the only one to say I like them, OH does as well! Seagazer already thinks I'm mad anyyway (from the favourite food thread). Jackiex Edited to say welcome back Mark, you were missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Love them! though were smothered in lots of yummy garlicky butter. Particularly enjoyed the winkling-thingy to get them out the shells, felt really sophisticated (after the v handsome and charming waiter showed me what to do.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I did eat them in Paris on my honeymoon and quite liked them - ..... ditto, they were lovely I had snails to start then coq au vin and finished with crepes- real French fare! It was a little restaurant up in Mont Martre. A real find, can't wait to go back one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 i'd probably try some of hubbys if he ordered them as i'm pretty much willing to try anything. I hate squid/octopus though, like eating rubber bands so if they are like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 it's like eating cooked slugs :lol: I am sure covered in your lovely garlic sauces even slugs would slip down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 squid is only like rubber if it's been cooked incorrectly. We had squid rings in a tapas bar in Edinburgh and they were really tasty and soft. It has a bad reputation because most people cook it for too long, that's when it goes rubbery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hubby tried these on our last cruise too, but he only ate one and said it was like eating mushroom. He declined to eat the other seven though Me? I was having enough trouble with the fact that they were even on our table and had to ask the waiter to take them away as my stomach was churning so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 that would be me scooby infact I dont think I could even sit 'near' someone eating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I love them got to be covered in garlic butter mmmmmm. I also adore squid, if it's rubbery it has been cooked incorrectly, you should bash it with a rolling pin and then soak it in lime juice, cooks up really soft, covered in batter. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I had snail pie in Canada ( well it was Quebec ) it was lovely, the sauce was red wine and garlic. The texture was like a not so chewy whelk. I thought of it as gardeners revenge pie. I love calamari (squid) with garlicky mayo and chips but it has to be cooked right. It's one of my fav lunches on holiday in Greece. According to my Mother I got a taste for calamari at the age of 7 in Portugal. I lived for a fortnight on calamari and watermelon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I love them got to be covered in garlic butter mmmmmm. I also adore squid, if it's rubbery it has been cooked incorrectly, you should bash it with a rolling pin and then soak it in lime juice, cooks up really soft, covered in batter. Tessa i haven't cooked it myself only tried it when out. Maybe i'll give it another go. i love Mussels something i wouldn't try for years and have to be in garlic too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 My lovely, well brought up daughter described the only one she tried as tasting like a giant bogie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I can't touch mussels after someone on here told me something quite disturbing about how the toxin levels in them are tested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 My lovely, well brought up daughter described the only one she tried as tasting like a giant bogie. Brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 My lovely, well brought up daughter described the only one she tried as tasting like a giant bogie. This is how I would describe oysters on the half (raw)...I also tried sushi for the first on this cruise and quite liked it. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
