How snails and oysters became luxury foods

How snails and oysters became luxury foods

Oysters and escargot are recognized as luxury foods around the world—but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein. Less adventurous eaters today see snails as a garden pest, and are quick to point out that freshly shucked oysters are not only raw but also alive when they are eaten. […] The post How snails and oysters became luxury foods appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.