Oysters

Oysters are bivalve mollusks. Some breeds are considered tastier and tend to be used for food while others are bred for pearl production. Oysters naturally filter pollutants from water and are often placed in polluted water to filter it.

Oyster shells have been found in human prehistoric waste piles, giving evidence that oysters were a part of the diet of early humans.

Once cheap and relegated to the lower classes, heavy consumption has decreased oyster number and increased their price.

1. Warning: Shucking an oyster can be dangerous. Oyster knives and some oyster shells are sharp. Protect the hand with a towel and use the knife with care.
2. Get an oyster knife that is sharpened on both sides to a point.
3. Wash the oysters with some cold running water.
4. Take the oyster in the non-writing hand covered with a small hand towel for extra protection.
5. Slip the knife into the hinge of the oyster and twist to pop off the top of the shell.
6. Take the oyster half with the meat in it and cut the meat loose with the knife.

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