This may sound like an interesting day, but the true name of it will more than likely put off some people, for this is actually National Snails Day.
Escargot is the French for snail and the name is also used to describe a specific dish cooked using specific snails. The snails are land snails (there are also sea snails). The name can be used to describe species of snails which are eaten in this way, which isn't all of them by any means, as not every species is eaten, or considered to be edible.
Snails have been eaten for thousands of years, but the thought of eating them will be off-putting for some. Snails are actually a low fat/high protein meat, rather like mussels, and are such a healthy option.
The snails, which are removed from their shells, are cooked in a sauce made from chicken stock, garlic butter and wine. Before being eaten, they are replaced in their shells.
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