Saturday, February 25, 2006
I Like Toast and Jelly

Earlier today I was talking with my friend Roy and I mentioned that I had some delish white fish with Cajun spices last night which started us on the topic of seafood. I mentioned that I like most seafood with the exception of oysters. I detest oysters. He remarked that he hates oysters and mussels. I have never eaten mussels. Roy told me of a time his ex-girlfriend's mom had offered him raw mussels saying he should try them because they're 'good.'  He declined. She finally convinced him to try one and for the sake of potential mother-in-law relations he obliged. He said he chewed that single mussel for about 5 minutes before he gave up and spat it out.  I laughed and told him of being in Australia on the wharf with my Aussie friends where they ordered fresh, raw oysters on the shell. I got that slimy sucker halfway down my throat where it stuck. I choked as a friend smacked me on my back until I hacked it up. It was like a reverse loogie. It landed on the wharf where a dog ran up and lapped it up. My friends thought it was most hilarious being the "damned Yankee" I am. I also stated to Roy that I would rather eat the congealed jelly fat off from canned ham any day then eat another oyster. He agreed.  Yeah baby, grab a spoon and dig in.