[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.
Shucked clams should be stored in a tightly sealed container immersed in their own liquor. Kept in the refrigerator, they will remain fresh for up to three days. Shucked clams can also be frozen. Clean and wash the meat thoroughly, then drain and pack in freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Use within three months. When ready, thaw frozen clams in the refrigerator for six hours.