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:: Caviar  ::

   When shopping for caviar
     Look for intact eggs that glisten with fat. Avoid unrefrigerated vacuum packed caviar.

   When serving caviar

 

    Make sure to avoid mixing with foods that interfere with the flavor and texture, such as lemon juice and onion.

   To store caviar
     Pack it in a large plastic container with ice and place in the coldest part of your refrigerator.
    :: Shell Fish  ::

   Open clams
     The easiest way to get clams to open is to, first rinse them in cold water, then freeze for 30 minutes.

   To remove the sand from the clams
   Refrigerate in salty water for several hours.