Category Archives: Shellfish

Live Clams & Mussels: Storage, Brining and Steaming

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, August 2012 (photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Steamed Mussels with Pasta and Vegetables Includes: 1. Storage of live clams & mussels; 2. Brining live clams & mussels; 3. Debeard Mussels; 4. Shucking Clams & mussels; 5. Steaming clams … Continue reading →

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Oyster Stew

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009; updated Dec 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Today is Thanksgiving, and I had an early dinner with friends, at lunch time. Knowing I’d be hungry later, I bought some fresh oysters for stew. Many people think … Continue reading →

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Fish Stock

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2008 (Photo, right, from More To Door (a site in the UK that may contain malware, so I don’t include the link) Don’t curl your lip at this.  Fish stock is extremely nourishing, and lends wonderful flavor to … Continue reading →

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