[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.
Storing Fresh Egg â Refrigerated raw shell eggs will keep without significant quality loss for about 4 to 5 weeks beyond the âsell byâ date or about 3 weeks after you bring them home. Fresh egg whites â 2 to 4 days. Fresh egg yolks (unbroken and covered with water) â 2 to 4 days.