Results tagged “clams”

While some have expressed envy over our recent Hawaiian getaway, the jealousy should be directed at locally produced shellfish. It turns out that many Washington clams and oysters receive a tropical vacation all their own. During the winter, Shelton-based Taylor Shellfish sends larval mollusks to NELHA (Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority) in Kona, Hawaii.

The Evergreen State College takes great pride in the geoduck. The school has so much admiration for the animal that they made it their mascot and the school's motto, Omnia Extares, (Latin for "let it all hang out") is at least partially intended as a reference to the creature's phallic appearance. Even the school’s alma mater sings the geoduck’s praises.

• West Seattle Blog is hot on the story of illegal clam diggers along Beach Drive who were caught earlier today with over 100 clams.
• UW President Emmert put his foot down, denying the request of the Students for Civic Engagement on Homelessness to bring Tent City 3 on to the University of Washington campus.

See, the first 100 clams, that was just the preliminary round. Then came the finals, and a second bowl of 100 steamers. Manila clams they were, steamed with jalapenos, cilantro and garlic. It was a promotion by Atlas Foods in U Village. First prize was $100. Here's what the final round looked like, beginning-to-end: