rain

The snails are looking for high ground because there is so much water in the yard and my winter onions are putting out seed for sister. We had a hard rain this morning at about 5 O'clock. still raining at this time which is 10 O'clock

snail cooked

First you clean your snails, put them in a wood book for 4 days ,feeding them on corn meal, after 4 days take them and wash well in cold water, then drop them in boiling water skiming off the foam as it comes to the top. until the foam at the top stops then they are cooked..

2 tablespoons Minced onion1/2 pound Butter, melted1/4 teaspoon Lemon juice26 blanched * fresh escargot2 tablespoons Garlic powdermedium-sized mushrooms, stemps removed, washed (as many as needed)
Directions:
Saute minced onion in 1/4 cup butter. Add lemon juice. Place escargot in mushroom caps in individual dishes. Spoon onion and butter over escargot. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Let stand for two hours.Pour mixture of remaining butter and garlic powder over escargot. Bake @ 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with garlic toast.* To Blanch Escargot: Blanching is the first step in preparing escargot dishes. Fill a 3 quart pan half full of water (enough to cover the snails). When water boils, drop in the rinsed snails. Boil vigorously for 3 minutes (no more or the snails will get tough). Remove snails and rinse in cold water. Remove nails from shells with a toothpick. Place snails in bowl containing a mixture of half water and half vinegar for two hours. Snails are now ready to simmer in sauces. They may be cut into two or three pieces, if desired. Blanched snails, may be frozen.