It's the end of the Year of the Snake and you're wondering what to do with that pet snake you bought last year to celebrate. You have just three days left to dispose of Sammy so you can make room in that aquarium for next year's animal -- the horse.

My recommended method for disposing of snakes is: eat 'em! Since the Japanese follow the Chinese calendar, it seems logical they should follow the procedures for passe snakes too.

Ingredients: four medium snakes (you may need your neighbors to contribute theirs), 5 tbs. butter, 500 grams sliced mushrooms, 1 tbs. flour, 2 tbs. minced onion, half a cup of red wine, salt and pepper, pinch of garlic powder.