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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Oyster Fest @ 5:52 AM

What's better than having fresh oysters on a hot summers day. Maybe add a beer or a glass of chilled white wine and you will have the perfect appetizer to start your tantalizing meal.

However, in order to eat these delicious treats, you have to get them opened first. And the following will be the preparation method. In addition, I will provide optional condiments to eat the oysters.

Preparation method
1. Clean the outside of the oyster under running water to remove loose grit or barnacles. Rub the shell with your fingers or use a stiff brush if you have one for this purpose
2. Hold the oyster in a towel / oven mitt with the hinge (pointed side) sticking out. This will protect your hand if the oyster knife slips
3. With the flat side of the oyster up, insert the tip of an oyster knife near the hinge. You only need to insert the knife about 1/2 an inch. DO NOT USE A REGULAR KNIFE TO OPEN OYSTERS

Optional condiments
- Lemons
- Cocktail Sauce
- Tabasco
- Horseradish & red wine

- Mignonette Sauce:
~ combine a finely minced shallot with about 1/4 cup of champagne vinegar
~ add salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to taste

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For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For poise, walk wtih the knowledge that you will never walk alone. People, even more than things have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed: never throw out anyone.

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