| Use_of_Insects_by_Australian_Aborigines Article from Cultural Entomology Digest 1. Includes information on types used for food, as well as their place in mythology and art. |
| Weird_Meat Blog documenting unusual eating experiences. Includes articles, travel stories, photos. |
| Wild_Harvest Information on gathering and cooking mushrooms, fiddleheads, ramps, and leaks. Calendar of seasonal availability, recipes and tips. |
| Wilderness_Survival__Edible_Plants Describes the identification and preparation of flora for consumption. Includes diagrams, the Universal Edibility Test, and lists of edible varieties. |
| You_Can_Become_a_Hardcore_Forager Article from Backwoods Home Magazine, issue 47. Includes information on tools needed, safety, preparation, as well as details on some plants, frogs, turtles and fish. |
| Disgusting_critter_just_needs_a_new_image_____and_gravy_ Humorous article from The Standard-Times containing information on eating nutria. (November 19, 1997) |
| American_Cheese_Society From the not-for-profit organization which promotes cheeses. General information for all cheese types. |
| Black_Diamond The snack that peels with a twist. Cheestrings product info, games, activities and contests. [Requires Flash.] |
| British_Cheese_Board Information on British cheeses, including links to producers and recipes. |
| Canadian_Cheese_Encyclopedia Information about cheeses including history, recipes, and cheesemaking. |
| Cheese_101 A cheese primer for beginner cooks from the Reluctant Gourmet. |
| The_Cheese_Diaries Pictures and posts from writers who adore cheese of all kinds. |
| Cheese_Island Quirky reviews of various cheeses, paying attention to the all-important distinction between "good cheese" and "bad cheese." |
| Cheese_of_France Official site on French cheese. Quizzes, recipes and suitable wines suggested. |
| Cheese_com Everything you want to know about cheese. Extensive search features. |
| Cheeses_From_Spain The Spanish Trade Commission's visual guide to hundreds of regional Spanish "quesos" |
| Cheeses_of_France Origin of cheese and specific information about French cheese. |
| The_Cheeseweb Information about cheese, cheesemakers, cheese sellers and cheese events around the world. |
| Cook\'s_Thesaurus___Cheeses Synonyms, equivalents, and substitutions for a variety of semi-firm cheeses. |
| DolceVita_Cuisine A concise look at Italy's most popular cheeses. |
| Dream_Cheese Descriptions of various types of specialty cheeses including their origins and serving suggestions, tips on buying and storing, receipes. |
| Epicurious__Cheese General introduction to cheese and links to more specific descriptions of many gourmet cheeses. |
| French_Cheeses Overview 400 French cheeses with wines, regions, and seasonal recommendations. |
| Great_Cheeses_of_New_England Descriptions of area cheeses, with chefs' cheese recipes, tips on nutrition, storage, serving and pairings. |
| Greek_Cheeses Descriptions of the varieties commonly used, including feta. |
| Hispanic_Cheeses A guide to Hispanic cheeses and creams. |
| I_Love_Cheese The American Dairy Association's official site includes recipes and information on nutrition and storage of cheese. |
| Lancewood_Cheese The official site for this South African cheese producer. Includes recipes and other helpful information. |
| Mousetrap_Cheese Information about a working cheese dairy in Herefordshire, England, and information about the cheeses. |
| Netherland\'s_Cheese Information on cheesemaking, cheese markets, museums, and serving suggestions for cheeses from the Netherlands. |
| Norwegian_Cheeses Recipes and information regarding Norwgian cheeses. |
| Real_California_Cheese The official site for California cheese includes cheesemaker listings and a virtual cheese-making tour. |
| Safe_Handling_of_Cheese Factsheet from Clemson University: Recommendations for storage and handling of cheese. |
| Switzerland_Cheese_in_Canada Cheese photographs and descriptions, recipes, points of sale in Canada, and promotional contests of authentic Switzerland cheese. |
| Truth_About_Cheese Brief comments on a selection of popular cheeses. |
| Vermont_Cheese_Council Trade organization to advance the production and image of premier cheeses from the state. |
| Whatleigh\'s_Grilled_Cheese Recipes, ideas and advice on making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. |
| Wisconsin_Cheese_Guide Prairie Ridge provides information on Wisconsin cheeses including storing, cooking and nutritional information. |
| Wisconsin_Milk_Marketing_Board Regional cheese news and facts, including kids' games, scholarships, recipes, and a form to send away for a cheese-and-beer map. |
| ASK_Jello College students find meaning in attempting to make a 100-gallon bowl of jello. |
The Pacific razor clam (Siliqua patula) is abundant on beaches from California to Alaska. The adult clams live right in the surf, and out as far as one-half mile. People dig them at low tide when their holes are visible in the dry sand and shallow surf. North Cove and Grayland, 10 minutes south of Westport, have several miles of digging area.
Digging
Razor clams are fun to dig. Thousands of people flock to the beach when the season opens in hopes of getting their daily limit of 15 clams. If you would like to learn the basics of clam digging or if you want to learn how to be an expert digger, we have provided a clam digging how-to page.
Cleaning
Now that you have your limit, you will need to clean your clams. All you need is a pair of scissors, and you are ready to start cleaning. For more details and photo instructions, visit the clam cleaning how-to page.
Cooking
Ready for dinner? Some of the locals have mastered cooking clams, and we are going to show you how they do it. For more details and photo instructions, visit the clam cooking how-to page.
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