Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. As you may or may not have noticed, this week’s ...

Long before escargot—or what we know simply as snails—became a symbol of French refinement, it appeared on tables in ancient Rome. Gathered, prepared, and appreciated for its nourishment rather than ...