Tip of the Day: Grit-Free Clams
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To get all of the sand out of clams before you serve them to your guests place them in a large bowl. Fill the bowl with cool tap water and add 1 tablespoon of cornmeal per pound of clams. Let this sit for about an hour. The cornmeal will irritate the clams' digestive tracts and will encourage them to spit out more sand. Enjoy your meal without gritting your teeth!