[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.
How to store oysters. Store oysters in a fridge at no lower than 4Â°C, cupped side down on a tray or plate and covered with a clean damp cloth. Eat within two days of receipt.old in a cloth with the hinge of the shell towards you. Wriggle the blade of an oyster knife (or any short, strong, blunt knife) between the two shells, either at the hinge or on the right hand side. Twist to open the shells slightly. Run the blade along the inside of the upper shell to sever the top muscle.