Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Cooking shellfish at home can be a lot of fun, (not to mention, delicious), so don't be intimidated by the task of opening the shells! First, wash the shells thoroughly. Hold the clam or oyster in your palm and slip the tip of an oyster or butter knife between the upper and lower shells. Run the knife around the edge of the shell and pry until you hear a pop at the hinge. Loosen the clam or oyster and remove any shell fragments.