[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.
Shrimp and scallops have a shelf life of about two to three days. And freshly shucked oysters have a shelf life of five to seven days. Live lobsters and crabs should be cooked the day they are purchased. Store cooked, whole lobsters or crabs in a rigid airtight container and use them within two to three days. Cooked, picked lobster or crab meat may be stored in a sealed moisture-proof container or bag for three to four days. Pasteurized crab meat can be refrigerated for up to six months before opening; use it within three to five days after opening. Follow the âuse byâ dates on the package.