To: LukeL
An old myth (with much truth to it) is that you don't consume oysters during months that end in R.Actually, that's backwards. You're traditionally not supposed to eat them in June, July or August (the only months without Rs).
22 posted on
09/29/2006 3:07:51 PM PDT by
Alter Kaker
("Whatever tears one sheds, in the end one always blows one's nose." - Heine)
To: Alter Kaker
From Marylandseafoodfacts.org
A. Oysters can be eaten year round because of present day refrigeration. Formerly, oysters were eaten during months having an "R" in their name. This old "R" rule is no longer followed, and availability alone now governs when and how oysters may be eaten. In June, oysters spawn, which make them less plump; they are still safe for consumption.
27 posted on
09/29/2006 3:09:30 PM PDT by
Cagey
To: Alter Kaker
Is May spelled with an 'R'?
56 posted on
09/29/2006 3:30:06 PM PDT by
Hazcat
(Live to party, work to afford it.)
To: Alter Kaker
You're traditionally not supposed to eat them in June, July or August (the only months without Rs). You forgot May. :-)
128 posted on
09/30/2006 8:29:58 AM PDT by
demkicker
(democrats, terrorists, Powell, McCain, Graham & Collins are intimate bedfellows)
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