Littleneck clams, often considered the smallest hard shell clam, get their name from Little Neck Bay, which technically borders Douglaston. Evidence of clam fishing dates back to the time of the ...

The neck resembles an aardvark's snout, an elephant's trunk or a monstrous prehistoric earthworm emerging from a fist-size shell, among other things. Forty years ago this mollusk was virtually unknown ...

One of the best things about learning to cook from my family was the fact that none of our recipes were conventional. My dad loved to grill in our backyard, but instead of just burgers and hot dogs, ...

Ever found yourself staring at a pile of clams, muttering to yourself, “I wish I knew what to do with those”? Well, here’s the 411 on how to cook clams, how to buy them, and everything else you need ...

Before eating a soft shell clam harvested at the Oregon coast, remove the neck. Tests have found they contain high levels of arsenic. (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) If you are lucky enough ...

I FIRST WENT razor clamming out of the most casual curiosity. I was a transplant from the East to the West Coast. I’d barely heard of razor clams, but I had a clam shovel I’d purchased at a garage ...