My Answer to the African Giant Land Snail Invasion in Florida

[Richard S]

I have an answer to the invasion of African Giant Land Snails in Florida -- this invasion, in case you have missed reports of it:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/14/us-usa-florida-snails-idUSBRE93D05620130414

http://now.msn.com/giant-snails-take-over-south-florida

During my years in Africa, particularly West Africa, I learned that these snails were a food source for many people living in the rain forest areas, providing a source of protein in diets typically lacking in that nutrient .  Of course, I tried them.  Surprisingly, I developed a taste for them.  Prepared properly and cooked thoroughly, they are safe to eat even if a bit "rubbery."  Think of them as escargot on steroids.

Here is a sampling of recipes from West Africa for turning these invasive pests into delicacies:

http://wlrn.org/post/how-make-stew-giant-african-land-snails

http://www.mamasdish.com/nigerian-recipes/assorted-delicacies/snails-kebab

http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-prepare-giant-land-snails

Remember, y'all down there in Florida . . . you heard it here.   

[tracker]

Try Sheri's restaurant in Opa-locka; this is one of her specialities.

[backupr9]

See if we can market them to the Japanese and Chinese as male potency adjuvents...they will be extinct in 5 years.

[Richard S]

See if we can market them to the Japanese and Chinese as male potency adjuvents...they will be extinct in 5 years.

Now that idea has real merit!