"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:36:11 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > arranged random neurons, so they looked like
> this:
>
> >Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I suggest
leaving
> >them in their beds unmolested.
> >
> Charlie, I'm going to have to rethink my opinion of you <eyeballing
> Charlie over the top of her readers> One of the DH's and my favorite
> motorcycle rides is down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway for
> non-Californians) to the pier at San Clemente, wherein we order
> whopping big platters of king crab legs and oysters on the half shell.
> Yum! Did that just two weeks ago, but I could do it every day if
> someone gave me half a chance.
>
> OTOH, a while back, on one of our visits to the pier, we asked (as
> always) how the oysters were that day. The server made a face and said
> we really ought to try back later, that they weren't very good just
> now b/c they were *mating*. Color me perplexed. I'd never given
> thought to a) an oyster's sex life (well, duh! they must have a sex
> life, and b) if it put their taste "off" when they were having one :-)
>
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
> AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

They disgust me I'm afraid. The last time I tried them I was in Bodega Bay
and wanted to give them another chance. I watched the boats come in and
waited until they were unloaded and brought to the kitchen in the oyster
bar. These were very fresh and I tried them both raw and deep fried. After
my internal parts settled down to dry heaves, I shook the dust from my
sandals, left Bodega Bay behind and headed north. I have not had the courage
to face beautiful Bodega Bay since. I repeat that they should be left
unmolested in their beds so they can get-it-on with each other if such is
their desire. One further oyster note: if I was ever confronted by one of
those monster gag-inducing things they have in Washington, I would run
screaming like a sorority girl in a slasher movie.

Charlie

"alzelt" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Charles Gifford wrote:
>
> > "tenplay" > wrote in message
> > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
> >
> >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington. These oysters are
> >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family members who are
a
> >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
> >
> >
> > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I suggest
leaving
> > them in their beds unmolested.
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> >
> For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of nerve!!
>
> Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.

Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert our youth!
Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!

Charlie

"alzelt" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Charles Gifford wrote:
>
> > "tenplay" > wrote in message
> > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
> >
> >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington. These oysters are
> >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family members who are
a
> >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
> >
> >
> > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I suggest
leaving
> > them in their beds unmolested.
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> >
> For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of nerve!!
>
> Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.

Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert our youth!
Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!

Charlie

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:04:01 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> wrote:

>
>"alzelt" > wrote in message

>> For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of nerve!!
>>
>> Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
>
>Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert our youth!
>Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
>
>Charlie
>

Now I know why I liked you, Charlie. Anyone that likes beets has to
be really nice.

Christine, who doesn't like raw oysters..and maybe not cooked ones
either.

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:04:01 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> wrote:

>
>"alzelt" > wrote in message

>> For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of nerve!!
>>
>> Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
>
>Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert our youth!
>Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
>
>Charlie
>

Now I know why I liked you, Charlie. Anyone that likes beets has to
be really nice.

Christine, who doesn't like raw oysters..and maybe not cooked ones
either.

"Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
hlink.net...
:
: "alzelt" > wrote in message
:
...
: >
: >
: > Charles Gifford wrote:
: >
: > > "tenplay" > wrote in message
: > > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
: > >
: > >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington.
These oysters are
: > >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family
members who are
: a
: > >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
: > >
: > >
: > > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I
suggest
: leaving
: > > them in their beds unmolested.
: > >
: > > Charlie
: > >
: > >
: > For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of
nerve!!
: >
: > Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
:
: Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert
our youth!
: Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
:
: Charlie
:
: ========

Noooooooo. Embrace BOTH of them. Why limit yourself to only
one?


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"Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
hlink.net...
:
: "alzelt" > wrote in message
:
...
: >
: >
: > Charles Gifford wrote:
: >
: > > "tenplay" > wrote in message
: > > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
: > >
: > >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington.
These oysters are
: > >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family
members who are
: a
: > >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
: > >
: > >
: > > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I
suggest
: leaving
: > > them in their beds unmolested.
: > >
: > > Charlie
: > >
: > >
: > For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of
nerve!!
: >
: > Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
:
: Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert
our youth!
: Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
:
: Charlie
:
: ========

Noooooooo. Embrace BOTH of them. Why limit yourself to only
one?


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In article k.net>,
"Charles Gifford" > wrote:


> They disgust me I'm afraid. The last time I tried them I was in Bodega Bay
> and wanted to give them another chance. I watched the boats come in and
> waited until they were unloaded and brought to the kitchen in the oyster
> bar. These were very fresh and I tried them both raw and deep fried. After
> my internal parts settled down to dry heaves, I shook the dust from my
> sandals, left Bodega Bay behind and headed north. I have not had the courage
> to face beautiful Bodega Bay since. I repeat that they should be left
> unmolested in their beds so they can get-it-on with each other if such is
> their desire. One further oyster note: if I was ever confronted by one of
> those monster gag-inducing things they have in Washington, I would run
> screaming like a sorority girl in a slasher movie.
>
Charlie, are you thinking about geoducks (pronounced gooeyducks)?
They're the ones that look somewhat phallic. Those are actually clams,
not oysters. SO has been bringing home oysters of late to eat on the
half shell. I think he does this to torment me, in the same way he does
with anchovies.

Cindy

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Delete the obvious to email me

In article k.net>,
"Charles Gifford" > wrote:


> They disgust me I'm afraid. The last time I tried them I was in Bodega Bay
> and wanted to give them another chance. I watched the boats come in and
> waited until they were unloaded and brought to the kitchen in the oyster
> bar. These were very fresh and I tried them both raw and deep fried. After
> my internal parts settled down to dry heaves, I shook the dust from my
> sandals, left Bodega Bay behind and headed north. I have not had the courage
> to face beautiful Bodega Bay since. I repeat that they should be left
> unmolested in their beds so they can get-it-on with each other if such is
> their desire. One further oyster note: if I was ever confronted by one of
> those monster gag-inducing things they have in Washington, I would run
> screaming like a sorority girl in a slasher movie.
>
Charlie, are you thinking about geoducks (pronounced gooeyducks)?
They're the ones that look somewhat phallic. Those are actually clams,
not oysters. SO has been bringing home oysters of late to eat on the
half shell. I think he does this to torment me, in the same way he does
with anchovies.

Cindy

--
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Delete the obvious to email me

In article k.net>,
"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

> "Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:36:11 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > > arranged random neurons, so they looked like
> > this:
> >
> > >Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I suggest
> leaving
> > >them in their beds unmolested.
> > >
> > Charlie, I'm going to have to rethink my opinion of you <eyeballing
> > Charlie over the top of her readers> One of the DH's and my favorite
> > motorcycle rides is down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway for
> > non-Californians) to the pier at San Clemente, wherein we order
> > whopping big platters of king crab legs and oysters on the half shell.
> > Yum! Did that just two weeks ago, but I could do it every day if
> > someone gave me half a chance.
> >
> > OTOH, a while back, on one of our visits to the pier, we asked (as
> > always) how the oysters were that day. The server made a face and said
> > we really ought to try back later, that they weren't very good just
> > now b/c they were *mating*. Color me perplexed. I'd never given
> > thought to a) an oyster's sex life (well, duh! they must have a sex
> > life, and b) if it put their taste "off" when they were having one :-)
> >
> > Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
> > AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA
>
> They disgust me I'm afraid. The last time I tried them I was in Bodega Bay
> and wanted to give them another chance. I watched the boats come in and
> waited until they were unloaded and brought to the kitchen in the oyster
> bar. These were very fresh and I tried them both raw and deep fried. After
> my internal parts settled down to dry heaves, I shook the dust from my
> sandals, left Bodega Bay behind and headed north. I have not had the courage
> to face beautiful Bodega Bay since. I repeat that they should be left
> unmolested in their beds so they can get-it-on with each other if such is
> their desire. One further oyster note: if I was ever confronted by one of
> those monster gag-inducing things they have in Washington, I would run
> screaming like a sorority girl in a slasher movie.
>
> Charlie
>
>

I love them deep fried, but cannot see how _anyone_ can eat them raw!
<shiver>. Kind of about the same as swallowing, well, nevermind.....
<smirk>

K.

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In article k.net>,
"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

> "Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:36:11 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > > arranged random neurons, so they looked like
> > this:
> >
> > >Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I suggest
> leaving
> > >them in their beds unmolested.
> > >
> > Charlie, I'm going to have to rethink my opinion of you <eyeballing
> > Charlie over the top of her readers> One of the DH's and my favorite
> > motorcycle rides is down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway for
> > non-Californians) to the pier at San Clemente, wherein we order
> > whopping big platters of king crab legs and oysters on the half shell.
> > Yum! Did that just two weeks ago, but I could do it every day if
> > someone gave me half a chance.
> >
> > OTOH, a while back, on one of our visits to the pier, we asked (as
> > always) how the oysters were that day. The server made a face and said
> > we really ought to try back later, that they weren't very good just
> > now b/c they were *mating*. Color me perplexed. I'd never given
> > thought to a) an oyster's sex life (well, duh! they must have a sex
> > life, and b) if it put their taste "off" when they were having one :-)
> >
> > Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
> > AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA
>
> They disgust me I'm afraid. The last time I tried them I was in Bodega Bay
> and wanted to give them another chance. I watched the boats come in and
> waited until they were unloaded and brought to the kitchen in the oyster
> bar. These were very fresh and I tried them both raw and deep fried. After
> my internal parts settled down to dry heaves, I shook the dust from my
> sandals, left Bodega Bay behind and headed north. I have not had the courage
> to face beautiful Bodega Bay since. I repeat that they should be left
> unmolested in their beds so they can get-it-on with each other if such is
> their desire. One further oyster note: if I was ever confronted by one of
> those monster gag-inducing things they have in Washington, I would run
> screaming like a sorority girl in a slasher movie.
>
> Charlie
>
>

I love them deep fried, but cannot see how _anyone_ can eat them raw!
<shiver>. Kind of about the same as swallowing, well, nevermind.....
<smirk>

K.

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On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:00:28 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> arranged random neurons, so they looked like
this:

>They disgust me I'm afraid.

<snippidy>

Even as a raw oyster lover, I gotta ask myself just how desperately
starved was the first person to try raw oysters. It's definitely an
acquired taste.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret
had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had
been as full as the waitress', it would have been a very
good dinner." Anonymous.

To reply, remove replace "shcox" with "cox"

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:00:28 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> arranged random neurons, so they looked like
this:

>They disgust me I'm afraid.

<snippidy>

Even as a raw oyster lover, I gotta ask myself just how desperately
starved was the first person to try raw oysters. It's definitely an
acquired taste.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret
had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had
been as full as the waitress', it would have been a very
good dinner." Anonymous.

To reply, remove replace "shcox" with "cox"

"Cindy Fuller" > wrote in message
...
> In article k.net>,
> "Charles Gifford" > wrote:
>
> >
> Charlie, are you thinking about geoducks (pronounced gooeyducks)?
> They're the ones that look somewhat phallic. Those are actually clams,
> not oysters.

Yes, indeed geoducks. Nasty scary things.

> SO has been bringing home oysters of late to eat on the
> half shell. I think he does this to torment me, in the same way he does
> with anchovies.

Shame, shame on the SO! Bad man! ;-)

Charlie
>
> Cindy
>
> --
> C.J. Fuller
>
> Delete the obvious to email me

"Cindy Fuller" > wrote in message
...
> In article k.net>,
> "Charles Gifford" > wrote:
>
> >
> Charlie, are you thinking about geoducks (pronounced gooeyducks)?
> They're the ones that look somewhat phallic. Those are actually clams,
> not oysters.

Yes, indeed geoducks. Nasty scary things.

> SO has been bringing home oysters of late to eat on the
> half shell. I think he does this to torment me, in the same way he does
> with anchovies.

Shame, shame on the SO! Bad man! ;-)

Charlie
>
> Cindy
>
> --
> C.J. Fuller
>
> Delete the obvious to email me

"Katra" > wrote in message
...
>
> I love them deep fried, but cannot see how _anyone_ can eat them raw!
> <shiver>. Kind of about the same as swallowing, well, nevermind.....
> <smirk>
>
> K.

It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........

Charlie

"Katra" > wrote in message
...
>
> I love them deep fried, but cannot see how _anyone_ can eat them raw!
> <shiver>. Kind of about the same as swallowing, well, nevermind.....
> <smirk>
>
> K.

It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........

Charlie

"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
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> "Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
> hlink.net...
> :
> : "alzelt" > wrote in message
> :
> ...
> : >
> : >
> : > Charles Gifford wrote:
> : >
> : > > "tenplay" > wrote in message
> : > > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
> : > >
> : > >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington.
> These oysters are
> : > >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family
> members who are
> : a
> : > >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
> : > >
> : > >
> : > > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I
> suggest
> : leaving
> : > > them in their beds unmolested.
> : > >
> : > > Charlie
> : > >
> : > >
> : > For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of
> nerve!!
> : >
> : > Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
> :
> : Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert
> our youth!
> : Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
> :
> : Charlie
> :
> : ========
>
> Noooooooo. Embrace BOTH of them. Why limit yourself to only
> one?
>
>
> --
> Cyndi

Cyndi, have you been listening to the pervert Zelt? Mind. He is sound on
mussels and pulled pork, but has an (let's be charitable and call it an
illness) problem with the poisonous oyster.

Charlie

"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
news:aRY7c.65722$J05.509815@attbi_s01...
> "Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
> hlink.net...
> :
> : "alzelt" > wrote in message
> :
> ...
> : >
> : >
> : > Charles Gifford wrote:
> : >
> : > > "tenplay" > wrote in message
> : > > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
> : > >
> : > >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington.
> These oysters are
> : > >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family
> members who are
> : a
> : > >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
> : > >
> : > >
> : > > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste nasty. I
> suggest
> : leaving
> : > > them in their beds unmolested.
> : > >
> : > > Charlie
> : > >
> : > >
> : > For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of
> nerve!!
> : >
> : > Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
> :
> : Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert
> our youth!
> : Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
> :
> : Charlie
> :
> : ========
>
> Noooooooo. Embrace BOTH of them. Why limit yourself to only
> one?
>
>
> --
> Cyndi

Cyndi, have you been listening to the pervert Zelt? Mind. He is sound on
mussels and pulled pork, but has an (let's be charitable and call it an
illness) problem with the poisonous oyster.

Charlie

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:04:01 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >"alzelt" > wrote in message
>
> >> For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of nerve!!
> >>
> >> Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
> >
> >Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert our
youth!
> >Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
> >
> >Charlie
> >
>
> Now I know why I liked you, Charlie. Anyone that likes beets has to
> be really nice.

But of course!

> Christine, who doesn't like raw oysters..and maybe not cooked ones
> either.

Don't be tempted Christine! There are so many other lovely things to eat and
the cooked oyster is not nice.

Charlie

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:04:01 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >"alzelt" > wrote in message
>
> >> For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of nerve!!
> >>
> >> Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your oysters.
> >
> >Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to subvert our
youth!
> >Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
> >
> >Charlie
> >
>
> Now I know why I liked you, Charlie. Anyone that likes beets has to
> be really nice.

But of course!

> Christine, who doesn't like raw oysters..and maybe not cooked ones
> either.

Don't be tempted Christine! There are so many other lovely things to eat and
the cooked oyster is not nice.

Charlie

"Charles Gifford" wrote in message
>
> It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
> trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........
>
> Charlie

Real oyster lovers here in MD say there's only one way to eat oysters -
preferably standing at a raw bar, served raw on the half-shell, then slurped
down without even chewing - just slide it on down. I have never understood
the point of that! I love raw oysters, but I cheat and chew. I buy them
already shucked, in quart jars, then usually fry them (but a lot don't make
it to the pan).

Dora

Dora

"Charles Gifford" wrote in message
>
> It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
> trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........
>
> Charlie

Real oyster lovers here in MD say there's only one way to eat oysters -
preferably standing at a raw bar, served raw on the half-shell, then slurped
down without even chewing - just slide it on down. I have never understood
the point of that! I love raw oysters, but I cheat and chew. I buy them
already shucked, in quart jars, then usually fry them (but a lot don't make
it to the pan).

Dora

Dora

In article k.net>,
"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

> "Katra" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > I love them deep fried, but cannot see how _anyone_ can eat them raw!
> > <shiver>. Kind of about the same as swallowing, well, nevermind.....
> > <smirk>
> >
> > K.
>
> It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
> trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........
>
> Charlie
>
>

<lol>
Was wondering if someone would pick up on that. ;-)

Honestly, I've nothing against raw meat in general.
I love sashimi, my favorites being raw tuna, shrimp and octopus,
even raw quail eggs. I also love steak tartar.

Just cannot handle raw oysters...

K.

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In article k.net>,
"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

> "Katra" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > I love them deep fried, but cannot see how _anyone_ can eat them raw!
> > <shiver>. Kind of about the same as swallowing, well, nevermind.....
> > <smirk>
> >
> > K.
>
> It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
> trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........
>
> Charlie
>
>

<lol>
Was wondering if someone would pick up on that. ;-)

Honestly, I've nothing against raw meat in general.
I love sashimi, my favorites being raw tuna, shrimp and octopus,
even raw quail eggs. I also love steak tartar.

Just cannot handle raw oysters...

K.

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: > : > Charles Gifford wrote:
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: > : > > "tenplay" > wrote in message
: > : > > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
: > : > >
: > : > >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington.
: > These oysters are
: > : > >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family
: > members who are
: > : a
: > : > >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
: > : > >
: > : > >
: > : > > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste
nasty. I
: > suggest
: > : leaving
: > : > > them in their beds unmolested.
: > : > >
: > : > > Charlie
: > : > >
: > : > >
: > : > For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of
: > nerve!!
: > : >
: > : > Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your
oysters.
: > :
: > : Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to
subvert
: > our youth!
: > : Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
: > :
: > : Charlie
: > :
: > : ========
: >
: > Noooooooo. Embrace BOTH of them. Why limit yourself to only
: > one?
: >
: >
: > --
: > Cyndi
:
: Cyndi, have you been listening to the pervert Zelt? Mind. He is
sound on
: mussels and pulled pork, but has an (let's be charitable and
call it an
: illness) problem with the poisonous oyster.
:
: Charlie
:
:
: ================

<smacks self on head> No, duh, sorry Charlie... I must have been
in a brain-dead coma for the last couple of days... Hopefully,
I'm coming out of it but I'm not sure. What I wouldn't give to
be on the coast and be able to suck down as many of those
poisonous things right now...!


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: > : > Charles Gifford wrote:
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: > : > > "tenplay" > wrote in message
: > : > > news:_nZ6c.48394$KO3.157037@attbi_s02...
: > : > >
: > : > >>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington.
: > These oysters are
: > : > >>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family
: > members who are
: > : a
: > : > >>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
: > : > >
: > : > >
: > : > > Oysters are highly poisonous! Besides, they taste
nasty. I
: > suggest
: > : leaving
: > : > > them in their beds unmolested.
: > : > >
: > : > > Charlie
: > : > >
: > : > >
: > : > For someone who espouses the vile beet, you have a lot of
: > nerve!!
: > : >
: > : > Ignore him, and make this wonderful stew out of your
oysters.
: > :
: > : Ha! You are a well known pervert. Now you are trying to
subvert
: > our youth!
: > : Reject the foul oyster and embrace the succulent beet!
: > :
: > : Charlie
: > :
: > : ========
: >
: > Noooooooo. Embrace BOTH of them. Why limit yourself to only
: > one?
: >
: >
: > --
: > Cyndi
:
: Cyndi, have you been listening to the pervert Zelt? Mind. He is
sound on
: mussels and pulled pork, but has an (let's be charitable and
call it an
: illness) problem with the poisonous oyster.
:
: Charlie
:
:
: ================

<smacks self on head> No, duh, sorry Charlie... I must have been
in a brain-dead coma for the last couple of days... Hopefully,
I'm coming out of it but I'm not sure. What I wouldn't give to
be on the coast and be able to suck down as many of those
poisonous things right now...!


--
Cyndi
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On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:25:46 GMT, "tenplay" > wrote:

>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington. These oysters are
>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family members who are a
>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
>

I get large oysters from fishermen that come to our greenmarket. They
are too big and irregular to make nice half-shell servings but they
make a nice chowder, as I did last night. Caveat, I don't do recipes,
except in a very general way.

For two, with the caveat that the cook goes for pizza if the other
doesn't like it.

Dozen big oysters.

A medium onion, chopped.

2 or 3 oz. bacon, cured hog jowl (guanciale), or pancetta., diced.

Potatoes, about half pound, diced. (Peel if you wish)

Garlic, hot pepper or hot sauce, maybe thyme or rosemary as desired
and what you have around.

Creme fraiche, if you have any

stock and/or milk


Render the bacon. Keep enough fat to do the onion

Wilt the onion for 6 or 7 minutes

add the potatoes and herbs, cover and let simmer while you huck the
oysters.

If the oysters are dirty scrub and shuck them over a strainer with
cheesecloth in it to catch any liquid that may have grit in it. Save
the oysters in a bowl.

When the onions are wilted add the liquid from the oysters. Add stock
or milk if more liquid is needed, and simmer til potatoes are tender.
taste, adjust salt, add hot sauce, garlic, etc. simmer til garlic is
cooked as much as you want it, whisk in some creme fraiche if you wish
and add the oysters. Heat only til the liquid just comes to a simmer
and serve in heated bowls.



Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a


"We have achieved the inversion of the single note."
__ Peter Ustinov as Karlheinz Stckhausen

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:25:46 GMT, "tenplay" > wrote:

>We have some oyster beds near our home in Washington. These oysters are
>quite large. Is there a way to prepare them for family members who are a
>bit squeamish about eating the large ones? Thanks.
>

I get large oysters from fishermen that come to our greenmarket. They
are too big and irregular to make nice half-shell servings but they
make a nice chowder, as I did last night. Caveat, I don't do recipes,
except in a very general way.

For two, with the caveat that the cook goes for pizza if the other
doesn't like it.

Dozen big oysters.

A medium onion, chopped.

2 or 3 oz. bacon, cured hog jowl (guanciale), or pancetta., diced.

Potatoes, about half pound, diced. (Peel if you wish)

Garlic, hot pepper or hot sauce, maybe thyme or rosemary as desired
and what you have around.

Creme fraiche, if you have any

stock and/or milk


Render the bacon. Keep enough fat to do the onion

Wilt the onion for 6 or 7 minutes

add the potatoes and herbs, cover and let simmer while you huck the
oysters.

If the oysters are dirty scrub and shuck them over a strainer with
cheesecloth in it to catch any liquid that may have grit in it. Save
the oysters in a bowl.

When the onions are wilted add the liquid from the oysters. Add stock
or milk if more liquid is needed, and simmer til potatoes are tender.
taste, adjust salt, add hot sauce, garlic, etc. simmer til garlic is
cooked as much as you want it, whisk in some creme fraiche if you wish
and add the oysters. Heat only til the liquid just comes to a simmer
and serve in heated bowls.



Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a


"We have achieved the inversion of the single note."
__ Peter Ustinov as Karlheinz Stckhausen

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:05:30 -0500, "limey" >
wrote:

>
>"Charles Gifford" wrote in message
>>
>> It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
>> trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........
>>
>> Charlie
>
>Real oyster lovers here in MD say there's only one way to eat oysters -
>preferably standing at a raw bar, served raw on the half-shell, then slurped
>down without even chewing - just slide it on down. I have never understood
>the point of that! I love raw oysters, but I cheat and chew. I buy them
>already shucked, in quart jars, then usually fry them (but a lot don't make
>it to the pan).
>
>Dora
>
>Dora
>
I chew them myself, but I won't buy them already shucked.

I urge you to learn to shuck them, or get your SO to do it. Even if
you will cook them, they are better when just shucked. More so eaten
raw.

If you are leery of the oyster knife, you can break the shell with
pliers at the end away from the hinge. Then you can cut the adductor
muscle through the opening without risk of cutting your hand.

If you are not serving on the half shell, there is really no harm
doing it this way. It just doesn't look very elegant.




Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a


"We have achieved the inversion of the single note."
__ Peter Ustinov as Karlheinz Stckhausen

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:05:30 -0500, "limey" >
wrote:

>
>"Charles Gifford" wrote in message
>>
>> It wasn't easy. I felt it my duty to try. No one can charge me with not
>> trying. They are truly disgusting. I won't touch your other line........
>>
>> Charlie
>
>Real oyster lovers here in MD say there's only one way to eat oysters -
>preferably standing at a raw bar, served raw on the half-shell, then slurped
>down without even chewing - just slide it on down. I have never understood
>the point of that! I love raw oysters, but I cheat and chew. I buy them
>already shucked, in quart jars, then usually fry them (but a lot don't make
>it to the pan).
>
>Dora
>
>Dora
>
I chew them myself, but I won't buy them already shucked.

I urge you to learn to shuck them, or get your SO to do it. Even if
you will cook them, they are better when just shucked. More so eaten
raw.

If you are leery of the oyster knife, you can break the shell with
pliers at the end away from the hinge. Then you can cut the adductor
muscle through the opening without risk of cutting your hand.

If you are not serving on the half shell, there is really no harm
doing it this way. It just doesn't look very elegant.




Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a


"We have achieved the inversion of the single note."
__ Peter Ustinov as Karlheinz Stckhausen

Rodney Myrvaagnes wrote:
>
> I chew them myself, but I won't buy them already shucked.
>
> I urge you to learn to shuck them, or get your SO to do it. Even if
> you will cook them, they are better when just shucked. More so eaten
> raw.
>
> If you are leery of the oyster knife, you can break the shell with
> pliers at the end away from the hinge. Then you can cut the adductor
> muscle through the opening without risk of cutting your hand.
>
> If you are not serving on the half shell, there is really no harm
> doing it this way. It just doesn't look very elegant.
>
> Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

An old "church key" works well, too. Used on the hinge end. With the
bowl shaped shell half down, as it should be, insert the point into the
little opening in the hinge end, and open.

Boli

Rodney Myrvaagnes wrote:
>
> I chew them myself, but I won't buy them already shucked.
>
> I urge you to learn to shuck them, or get your SO to do it. Even if
> you will cook them, they are better when just shucked. More so eaten
> raw.
>
> If you are leery of the oyster knife, you can break the shell with
> pliers at the end away from the hinge. Then you can cut the adductor
> muscle through the opening without risk of cutting your hand.
>
> If you are not serving on the half shell, there is really no harm
> doing it this way. It just doesn't look very elegant.
>
> Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

An old "church key" works well, too. Used on the hinge end. With the
bowl shaped shell half down, as it should be, insert the point into the
little opening in the hinge end, and open.

Boli

"Rodney Myrvaagnes" wrote in message
> >
> I chew them myself, but I won't buy them already shucked.
>
> I urge you to learn to shuck them, or get your SO to do it. Even if
> you will cook them, they are better when just shucked. More so eaten
> raw.
>
> If you are leery of the oyster knife, you can break the shell with
> pliers at the end away from the hinge. Then you can cut the adductor
> muscle through the opening without risk of cutting your hand.
>
> If you are not serving on the half shell, there is really no harm
> doing it this way. It just doesn't look very elegant.
>
> Rodney Myrvaagnes



I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers. I
get my shucked oysters from a waterman living only about a mile away and
they're very fresh. Yes, we have an oyster knife and my husband can shuck
oysters, but if you don't want them on the half-shell that day and have
hungry mouths to feed, shucked oysters are a lazy woman's friends! Oysters
are delicious any way you fix them. Take heed, Charlie!

Dora

"Rodney Myrvaagnes" wrote in message
> >
> I chew them myself, but I won't buy them already shucked.
>
> I urge you to learn to shuck them, or get your SO to do it. Even if
> you will cook them, they are better when just shucked. More so eaten
> raw.
>
> If you are leery of the oyster knife, you can break the shell with
> pliers at the end away from the hinge. Then you can cut the adductor
> muscle through the opening without risk of cutting your hand.
>
> If you are not serving on the half shell, there is really no harm
> doing it this way. It just doesn't look very elegant.
>
> Rodney Myrvaagnes



I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers. I
get my shucked oysters from a waterman living only about a mile away and
they're very fresh. Yes, we have an oyster knife and my husband can shuck
oysters, but if you don't want them on the half-shell that day and have
hungry mouths to feed, shucked oysters are a lazy woman's friends! Oysters
are delicious any way you fix them. Take heed, Charlie!

Dora

>"limey" writes:
>
>I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers.

"oysterers" is not a word... the term I think you want is *oystermen/man*.

M-W

oys·ter·man
noun
Date: 1552
: one who gathers, opens, breeds, or sells oysters
---

---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

>"limey" writes:
>
>I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers.

"oysterers" is not a word... the term I think you want is *oystermen/man*.

M-W

oys·ter·man
noun
Date: 1552
: one who gathers, opens, breeds, or sells oysters
---

---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

"PENMART01" > wrote in message
...
> >"limey" writes:
> >
> >I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers.
>
> "oysterers" is not a word... the term I think you want is *oystermen/man*.
>
> M-W
>
> oys·ter·man
> noun
> Date: 1552
> : one who gathers, opens, breeds, or sells oysters
> ---
>
> ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> Sheldon
> ````````````
> "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
>

"PENMART01" > wrote in message
...
> >"limey" writes:
> >
> >I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers.
>
> "oysterers" is not a word... the term I think you want is *oystermen/man*.
>
> M-W
>
> oys·ter·man
> noun
> Date: 1552
> : one who gathers, opens, breeds, or sells oysters
> ---
>
> ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> Sheldon
> ````````````
> "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
>

"PENMART01" wrote in message > >"limey" writes:
> >
> >I'm lucky that I live in an area of commercial crabbers and oysterers.
>
> "oysterers" is not a word... the term I think you want is *oystermen/man*.
>
I know, I know (sigh). Instant recall failed me again. The word sounded
good, though! BTW, we have female oysterwomen/oysterpersons, too.

Dora