On Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:22:29 -0700 (PDT), lainie >
wrote:

> On Oct 16, 2:41*pm, sf > wrote:
> > On Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:43:51 -0400, "James Silverton"
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > Incidentally, Hog Island's own named variety is very good.
> >
> > It's fun to go up to Hog Island and buy them there.
>
> What a shucking disaster. Rice and salad ready and I can't get the
> damn oysters open. e.

Did you use this method? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5DXV1pdGtU
All you need is a screwdriver, you don't need a fancy oyster knife.

If you did try it that way and failed - heat them just a little (put
them in a cast iron pan and turn up the heat - covered, if you wish).
If you are careful, they won't cook inside but they will pop open just
a hair and then you'll be able to open them up from the other end.

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Never trust a dog to watch your food.