[This essay was put together after Emerson's death from a number of commencement and similar addresses he had made. It appears in The Complete Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, edited by Edward Emerson].
Freshly shucked oysters can be immersed in water and placed in shallow, air-tight containers in the freezer. Freezer temperatures should be below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters can be frozen for up to three months.
Clam FAQ's. How long do littlenecks keep? If properly handled and refrigerated at 40Â° - 45Â°F, our clams should last a minimum of seven days. Check out our Handling Tips section for more information/recommendations. How do you know when they are cooked? Clams are fully cooked when they open completely.