Snipe. The finest part of the bird is reputed to be the brain. Best in fall, they are usually roasted.
Large white field mushroom, with a cap anything from 5 (2") to 15 cm (6") in diameter.
The fairy ring mushroom with white flesh and a pleasing taste. These dry well and have good flavour but must be cooked first.
A small, grey variety of snail - the Roman or vineyard snail. It is rather slow-growing, but thought to the tastiest of the snails though without quite the special qualites of the petit gris. Helix pomatia measure between 28 and 36 mm (around 1"-1½") while Helix aspersa are between 25-30 mm.
