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Reputed tor their aphroâ€" disiac powers. oysters have been a fayorite of food lovers for centuries. When Aphrodite. the wureek goddess of love, Sprang forth from the sea on an oyster shell and promptly gave birth to kros, the word "aphrodisiac‘ was born. How many foods can you think of that can be eaten raw, smoked, boiled, baked, fried, roasted, stewed, canned, pickled, steamed; or broiled (grilled). Preparation can be as simple as opening the shell, while cooking can be as elaborate as poaching, marâ€" inating. frying. grilling or baked. I remember so clearly going with my family to Oregon to visit relatives and spending the day digging for clams and ovsters to make gallons of clam and oyster chowder. This recipe is very close to the one my aunt made on the beach except she cooked it on a fire we made (to keep warm after a day of walking knee deep in the cold Pacific Ocean.) She also did not have a blender with her, but it didâ€" n‘t matter. Chowder perfect for a cold day I‘his week watch for oysâ€" ters on sale. Food Roman emperors aid for by their weight in old. ANNUAL STOREWIDE SALE 42 King St. South, Uptown Waterioo (Across from Waterloo Town Square) snn omm n !"i e < ; t P | $ 3+ on & P _ . es 30e | B 6 . ~C e F, s P h. 4 ‘1 %, R f i * Â¥ L 99 P J{ ] EP ® t 2y S mP : d a "aat » 6i § ... S s * Jewellery *« Home Decor «* Clothing «* Aromatherapy «* Accessories «Candles «* Pottery ‘ and many unique pieces! Handmade all over the world 15 o 90% OFF Friday, February 17th, Saturday, February 18th & Sunday, February 19th 146â€"0737 Funny how one day 50 years ago can stay so fresh in your memory, just as if it were vesterday. 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), quarâ€" tered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/3â€"inchâ€" thick slices (make sure you wash well) 1 cup water 40 small hardâ€"shelled clams, such as littlenecks, scrubbed well 30 medium or large oysters shucked and liquor reserved 3 bacon slices. cut crosswise into 1/2â€"inchâ€"wide strips 2 tablespoons unsalted but ter 1 large onion, chopped 5 celery ribs, cut into 1/3â€" inch dice 1 bay leaf Clam and oyster chowder Bring one cup fresh water to a boil in a fiveâ€" quart heavy pot, then add clams and cook over moderâ€" ately high heat, covered, until clams are fully open, checking every minute after five minutes and transferâ€" ring clams with a slotted spoon to a bow! as they fully open. _ (Discard any clams that have not opened after eight minutes.) Pour cooking liquid through a fineâ€"mesh sieve into another bowl. Don‘t skip this step as it removes any sand left behind. Wash leeks well in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well. Remove cooked clams from shells, discarding shells. Coarsely chop clams and transfer to a bowl, then coarsely chop raw oysters 1 russet (baking) potatoes 1 i2 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice or water 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seaâ€" soning 18 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1;2 cup chopped fresh parsâ€" lev Continued on page 14 CLEARANCE PRICES!!! Help us make room for new shipments arriving soon. Also slightly worn merchandise at amazing discounts of up to 90% OFF regular retail price