Jawjaw, escarole is a thick green leaf like a curly lettuce with a stronger taste. Escargot is the snail thing. But you knew that...

Since I don't eat meat, all that wildlife sounds yucky to me. Road kill. Bugs and snakes, more yuk.

As far as dishes without animals -- I've tried almost everything that's crossed my path at some point. Or at least I think I have. I was much more adventurous in my youth. Now I know that I just don't like certain types of tastes, so don't go there.
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