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bivalve lovers, beware

TN

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Jul 9, 2002
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aren't you only supposed to eat them in months that end in -er....or something like that?
 

narlus

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TN said:
aren't you only supposed to eat them in months that end in -er....or something like that?
In times past, a common rule of thumb was to eat oysters only in months that had an "R" in their name--that is, during cold weather. Happily, with modern refrigeration techniques, the danger of decay and food poisoning is nil. Today, oysters can be and are shipped and eaten year round.
http://www.soupsong.com/foyster.html
 

TN

Hey baby, want a hot dog?
Jul 9, 2002
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Jimtown, CO
...Happily, with modern refrigeration techniques, the danger of decay and food poisoning is nil. Today, oysters can be and are shipped and eaten year round.
obviously not. :p