Escargot shells?

[ItsDubC]

This might sound weird to some, but does anyone know where I can get escargot shells in the north/northwestern Houston area?  I haven't been able to pinpoint any gourmet delis, fine food markets, or french markets that would have them anywhere.

BTW, these'll be for some shell-dwelling cichlids.

Thanks in advance  

[Ellen]

Re: Escargot shells?

I think I have seen them at Specs. You could try calling them to see.

Ellen

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Escargot shells?

You can always try the curio shops along the beach in galveston.
they have a wonderful selection of shells from around the world.

[Ellen]

Re: Escargot shells?

Maybe World Market? Maybe thats where I saw them...

Ellen

[ItsDubC]

Re: Escargot shells?

Thank you SO much Ellen!  Cost Plus World Market did indeed have them     $6.99 for 24 (and the container says "Made in France", which means they're as legit as possible haha)

[Ellen]

Re: Escargot shells?

I'm glad you found them! I knew I'd seen them somewhere recently.  

I've been thinking about having a shell-dweller tank, the pH is so high, why not? What type do you have or are you planning on getting?

Ellen

[eklikewhoa]

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sorry to bump this thread from the dead but i bought some escargot from cost plus market and i figured the shells where in the can but when i opened it there was nothing.....

is the shells seperate? i read on the can and it didnt state wether it had shells but it did describe how you butter the shells but there were  no shells.

which escargot are you guys buying? i got the big can that is like 6 dozen.

thanks

[Ellen]

Re: Escargot shells?

The ones I saw at World Market - you could buy just a bag of shells, no slimy stuff! LOL I think it was in the same section.

Ellen

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Escargot shells?

so does the can of escargot suppose to come with shells?

i didnt see any shells especially bags of it but i guess i will find out tomorrow when i go return the can i didnt open yet. :(

[Ellen]

Re: Escargot shells?

I'm sorry I don't remember... it's been a LOONG time!

You could probably ask the person you return the slimy part to where the escargot shells are. They should be able to help!

Ellen

[eklikewhoa]

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yeah i googled it and it seems that the shells are sold seperately. online 2 dozen goes for like $12 so ill see what they have tomorrow and if not ill just order it online and butter up the can i already opened.

i was so excited too my multis would have loved me for it.  

[Ellen]

Re: Escargot shells?

butter up the can i already opened.

:sick:  :sick:  :sick: You have fun with that!  :wink: Maybe you could get some caviar while you're at it?  uke:

LOL j/k w/ ya!

Ellen

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Escargot shells?

well i have ate snails before but the smaller ones you find on the lemon grass type stuff in galveston.

i know it might sound gross but when i opened the can it smelled really good  

[ItsDubC]

Re: Escargot shells?

The shell's aren't in a can.  They're in a see-thru plastic container w/ a black lid.  If I remember correctly, they were near the spice section (odd placement, ino).  I didn't see any in a bag, tho they may have changed their stock a bit a since I went there.

Let me know if u still can't find em.  I can go to the CostPlus in the Woodlands on my lunch break sometime and pinpoint exactly where they are for u.

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Escargot shells?

i will go around 10-11am to see, did you have to purchase the actual escargot?

i am going to the on on champions