What's inside a clam? A retractable foot, a siphon for sucking up water, powerful muscles, and, sometimes, a pearl. And you thought oysters were fancy. Following is the transcript of the video.

The clam that it came from is a northern quahog called Mercenaria mercenaria, and it usually produces porcelain-like pearls ...

"Aphrodisiac Pearl: Clams, Asparagus & Shiitake Couscous Seduction" is a sensual and exquisite dish designed to ignite the senses. The briny sweetness of clams meets the earthy richness of ...

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...