DIGGING RAZOR CLAMS and Cooking Them! COASTAL FORAGING 

Happy 2022 everyone! Wishing your new year be filled with utmost health and pleasant surprises ❤️ Whatever your goals may be, sometimes we may not succeed at our first try (like in this video hehe). But with patience and perseverance, hope you get closer and closer to making your dreams a reality! ► ABOUT THE VIDEO: We go razor clamming in Washington State! Specifically we dig the Pacific Razor Clams (it's said the salt method is not effective for this species). It’s our first time razor clamming and we end up taking three trips. Lessons are learned from each experience due to varying weather conditions and gear. Our coastal foraging adventures take place around gorgeous sunsets and also a very rainy & windy night. Eventually we do catch razor clams! Woohoo! I learn how to clean & process them. Also cook and eat them for the first time! It’s a long video and I did my best to make it fun & informative as possible, so feel free to refer to the video chapters below. Continue to scroll down for more clamming info :) ► VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:35 First Trip in September 3:11 How to Find the Razor Clams 3:19 Type of Shovel We Use 3:52 How to Forage Using Shovel 4:06 My Very First Attempt! 5:04 My Second Attempt!! 5:25 Razor clam? Where’s the shell? 6:51 We met a ranger & he prefers the shovel 7:08 Lesson: razor clam depths vary 7:28 Two Weeks Later: The Second Trip 8:05 So Rainy… 20 to 30 mph winds tonight! 9:01 Help. My Face Hurts lol 9:57 Lessons Learned 10:19 Our Third Trip in December 14:01 How to Use the Clam Gun 14:25 I use the Claminator for the first time 15:14 FINALLY GOT A RAZOR CLAM!!! 16:09 How to Transport & Store Razor Clams 17:59 Recap of Razor Clamming 18:18 Mexican Food for Dinner 20:17 Cleaning the Razor Clams 20:40 Blanching the Razor Clams 22:06 Processing the Clams 24:54 Cooking & Eating Razor Clam 27:32 Outtakes 28:50 Hello Dear Deer! Note: This video was filmed in 2021. Currently we are not traveling internationally at this time due to the pandemic. In the meantime, hope you enjoy the local adventures :) ► MORE INFO ON RAZOR CLAMMING Remember to get your license: “A shellfish/seaweed license, combination license, or razor clam license is required for harvesting razor clams. The license must be in the harvester's immediate possession and available for inspection during harvest and transport. Diggers may not harvest any part of another person’s daily limit, except for persons that possess a Designated Harvesters’ Card.” - WDFW Before harvesting, check the beach to determine if a beach is open or if there are any health restrictions by calling the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 or by visiting the Washington Department of Health’s marine biotoxins webpage: www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/Shellfish/RecreationalShellfish/Illnesses/Biotoxins Current razor clam season info: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams#current How to dig razor clams: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/digging-razor-clams Razor clam beaches: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams#beachmaps Shellfish Safety Map (click areas for detailed info): fortress.wa.gov/doh/biotoxin/biotoxin.html Forum on cleaning/preserving razor clams: www.ifish.net/threads/cleaning-razor-clams-the-next-day-best-way-to-preserve.441436/ Cleaning/processing razor clams, Link 1: delectablemusings.com/2012/05/razor-clams-part-2-cleaning-and-storing.html?m=1 Cleaning/processing razor clams, Link 2: www.seriouseats.com/razor-clam-guide Clams & Rain (Herald Net): www.heraldnet.com/life/even-a-newbie-can-have-fun-hunting-for-razor-clams/ Clams & Rain (Seattle Pi): www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Outdoors-Report-Weather-rains-on-razor-clam-1218725.php RAZOR CLAM GEAR: My Wader Boots: amzn.to/3zjnNRT The Claminator $$$: amzn.to/3qDbTOM A More Affordable Clam Gun: amzn.to/3EU8KPA The Clam Bag I bought: amzn.to/3qN5PTM Trenching Shovel (similar to what I used): amzn.to/3pSdBg9 ▼▼▼▼▼ Other videos you might like: ○ GROWING MUSHROOMS AT HOME (Episode 1): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RR6OfcN1LY8.html ○ COASTAL FORAGING - Seaweed & Butter Clams: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JMa6x1NVKG0.html ○ Camping in Our Backyard: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hMBjgBnIb04.html 😘 Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/MissMinaYT 👕 Get my shirt: bit.ly/MissMinaMerch 🎵 Music in this video (affiliate link): www.epidemicsound.com/referral/zo01l7 🎥 MY CAMERA & VLOGGING GEAR: www.missmina.co/blog/my-2020-vlogging-gear MORE MINA: ○ Instagram: @missminaoh ○ TikTok: @missminaoh ○ Facebook: facebook.com/missminaoh ○ Twitter: @missminaoh ► MY KOREA CHANNEL: ru-vid.com ► MY ARTS & CRAFTS CHANNEL: ru-vid.com

You take the most awesome trips and adventures.

You have a man now 🤩🤩🤩🤩

"It made me gassy but it was worth it." ~Miss Mina So relatable🥰😆😆😆

A couple important things for people that want to go clamming (apologies if I missed you mentioning these in the video): 1. *always* check the bio toxin hotline or wherever it is listed for your area's Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go clamming. There are occasional algae blooms that make bivalves deadly to eat and you need to make sure they are safe! 2. Fill in your holes after you dig! 🖤

Your sweetheart?? awww. So happy for u. And the coastal WA is always a fun visit.

There is something so calming about your vlogs! Tremendously enjoy watching them!

7 pm and the sky still that bright, that's so cool.

This is my new favorite type of video of Mina's. Don't get me wrong--food and travel is my jam. But the pandemic has been stressful, and a little nature is a breath of fresh air. And I learn something!

I seriously love your videos. This one was absolutely entertaining. Love your excitement when you finally got one.

My grandpa went razor clamming every week during the fall in the coast. So excite to see you clamming

Your photography is art. The colors you dress in! Art, again. I always learn from your narration, and it feels real. I like authentic you. You are one of my very favorite channels. Thank you for doing your channel!!

I live in Washington state and when I was a kid my parents and I with a few of their friends would go clam digging at Moclips Beach...my mom would dip them in egg , flour and panko and make fried clams, tastes good with Tarter sauce. My mom also used razor clams to make an awesome homemade clam chowder. Maybe try it fried with the panko mix and see how you like them.

I love ur videos! Keeps me going while I am having trouble sleeping due to my anxiety. Your voice makes me calm. ♥️

23:50 you just make ONE lengthwise slice along the bottom to "butterfly" open the foot, then you can squeeze the "poo" out... Then lightly flour and fry it in butter and add some sea salt and Meyer Lemon juice, they ARE better a bit on the "rare" side too so they aren't chewy!😉

I love how you use the Clam Shells as craft. So cool 👏🏽

Your videos give me so much peace and adventure in my spirit ! 🌄🚞💖

And so... the tale of Mina and the razor clams. Very interesting and relaxing as always.

It's nice to watch your adventures when I can't go anywhere, it's like a dream escape.

You talking with your retainer is everything. We love you Mina ❤

Now this is a different one!!! Loved it. Tks for sharing and all the best for 2022.

I loved this! I truly look forward to these types of videos from you :)

I grew up doing this. I am from Portland and my grandparents lived in the Puget Sound. so incredible

I love watching you experience different activities as a complete beginner. It looks like so much work ..i could never do it but I enjoy watching you talk through your experiences. 😁✨💛💯🧡✌

I admire your tenacity.. I would have given up after the first time. Hahah. Thanks for sharing this video.

You are a super sweet and lovable person. So happy to hear you have a “sweetheart’! I’m going to start growing mushrooms because of you.

MINAAA, i've been watching you for a year now. thankyou for making me fall asleep

If you didn’t buy a clam gun I would have suggested DIYing an inexpensive one made from PVC! Great video as always! Happy to see you have a sweetheart, hope to see more of them!

Luv your determination and sharing your trial and error experience. The weather there seems brutal.

Here in the UK razor clams are caught by pouring table salt into the holes , and they will dig them selves out in about 20 seconds

The way the beach looks in the thumbnail makes it look like a dream I’d want to have

I love your videos and adventures Mina ❤️💜 they're so calming to watch. Keep up the fabulous work 🥳

I loved razor clam digging when I was a kid

We go very often! I was just featured in the Ocean Shores newspaper for my Razor clam pizza recipe. I love them on pizza 😄

Looks like geoduck clams. Razor clams has very narrow and long shells. Either way, this looks like fun!

Happy 2022 Mina!! Wishing you and Mommy-O a great year. (:

Wader Boots are so cool. Also, no one is talking about dressing like a Fisherman is now High Fashion. (Exhibit A: Black Gilet)

That was fun to watch. Years ago I joined my friend and her friends and family for a weekend in which we went clamming. It was fun! It's best in chowder I think. Jenny

I loved this video it brought back fond memories of my family clamming trips in Pismo Beach, California. We thank you and your sweetheart's for your hard work. Keep these videos coming!

I admire your perseverance in getting those clams. Happy 2022! Miss Mina for Vice-Governor!!!!

Yes Mina, out here living your best life. Playing real life animal crossing ^_^

You explain things so well

I felt the celebratory emotion you expressed in when you two caught your first clam. Finally!

This video was so cool! It looks so hard but fun. Love the excitement when you got those clams! And love that you went with your sweetheart! Can't wait for the next video! Stay healthy and happy Miss Mina! Lots of love!🤗💗

I admire your determination! Thank you for sharing this adventure.

Loved your videos. Thank you Miss Mina for sharing your mom and your cool videos. Every video you guy's do I just loved how outgoing you guy's are.

Im always watch ur videos at night, before sleep. Because its so calming and refreshing at the same time.. Love you eonnie 🙆 happy new year

Happy new year Miss Mina! I always enjoy your videos!

I heard that the couple that clams together stays together. 😉

The claminator xD Wader boot fashion is now one of my favourite things :D And those birds at the end looked like they were gliding. P.S. Happy New Year, everyone!

I'll never complain about digging and diving for clams in animal crossing ever again haha

Wow. I really enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing. 😃

Thanks for this. We were taken to clam with our parents. Mom.made us chowder!!

Love this video your content is the best.❤️

The scenery was beautiful...

Love ur videos there sooo entertaining

Happy New Year 2022! I always look forward to your video, lots of information, beautiful scenery, your voice is so soothing and calm to my ears, and I must say this video makes me smile when I heard you mentioned "my sweetheart and your cute dog" looking forward for your next video with your sweetheart and dog. Send my regards to Mummy oh❤️

We were there in December! Darn didn't run into you. Was really fun, I love going to Ocean Shores. My favorite place to unwind. Thanks for sharing! Have a Happy New Year! God Bless.

Looks fun!

IM SO JELLY YOU FOUND CLAMS! I ALSO WENT A FEW TIMES WITH NOT LUCK! IM REALLY ENJOYING YOUR VIDEOS, VERY NOSTALGIC!

LOL I wonder if we might have PASSED each other on the BEACH out there at Copalis! (Pronounced like "Co-pay-liss"😉) I was out there a TON of times this season with my Father and a Korean buddy of ours and his Grandparents! KUDOS for trying to dig Razor clams the HARD way with a shovel! While it IS easier in a way to dig them "legally" by digging beside the clam with a shovel, then "feeling" how big the clam's shell is without disturbing them to pick out only the bigger clams and leaving the small ones, it's WAY harder than with a big clam gun and looking for bigger "holes"! The SHRIMP holes are a HUGE distraction and a TOTAL waste of effort! So if you're finding small holes without clams you're in the wrong spot! You want to look for big 2"-3" rings in the sand with nearly a 1/2" hole in the middle for the "big ones"! If you tap your clam gun on the hole and see some "SQUIRT" out of it THAT'S a CLAM! No squirt it's a SAND SHRIMP! The clams will also cluster together in "slightly" HIGHER mounds of sand on the beach vs the lower spots, and when you find ONE look for MORE in the same area! Hit me up next season if you want to have a "guided" dig and get your limits quick! We usually limit out in less than an hour or two out there! We only blanch the clams long enough to see them "react", their shells will open up when they're "done" blanching and they all can be a bit different so a set "time" isn't a good indicator... We then flour them and fry them until the flour turns golden and serve them with some sea salt and some "sweeter" Meyer Lemon juice, they turn out AMAZING! 😍

That's an exciting experience! For the first time, three days ago, I saw so many mussels on the California ocean rocks. They were like ants stuck on the rocks from a distance. I was so excited! Took videos and pictures. Didn't pick them because I did not know the requirements/authorization to pick them. Later, read that you needed a fishing license and cannot use any tools to get them off the rocks.

I died at ‘Horizontal Rain’. I’ve been in that situation 😂

Yes your back !!! Xx

The way that she just finds her first ever clam and just shakes around make me really happy for cause she got one 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂

I love love your food and travel videos but I have to say this era of Ms. Minah travels around Washington state, have been such cozy and relaxing moments with Minah 😊 thank you for sharing your life with us. Also, “my sweetheart” 🥰 so cute!

Happy New Year miss mina and family! Stay safe and God Bless your 2022!

Yummy!!! Clams!!!😋💛⭐

Liked your video. You did a great job cleaning razors for your first time. Obviously you did your research. We live in NW corner of OR and love razor clamming and the food that comes after. If you are ever in the area and tide is right, we'd love to meet up and teach you a few tricks about catching, cleaning and cooking. Keep up the fun videos

When I get older I want to travel a lot and make videos like u😄😄😄

This video has me wanting to get some razer clams now. Great seeing some fresh and inventive content. Happy new year!

I like the little onion/almond/cute thingie you put on faces and other private items. It’s so funny and cute!!

My family has my grandpa's clam guns and we go to Long Beach. My favorite way to make them is lightly pounded out, washed in milk, coated with Old Bay seasoned breading, and deep fried in shortening or lard. Lard is best. Happy eating!!

Really loves your channel. I’m literally watching a TV channel 🥰🥰🥰🥰

We love your channel! Very informative and entertaining.

Happy for you Mina 🥰

OMG NICE TO SEE YOU BACK

i was cold just watching this, awesome clips!😄

I loved that!!

Looks so much fun. Wish we had these clams in Hawaii.

Rainfall and Glasses are like Miss Mina and her Clam Shovel. It’s not going to end well 😂

Happy 2022! Your vlogs are such fun! Also, I know someone who went Shellfish digging and it’s such a tedious process, so I’m sure it was anything but easy.

Miss mina I love your channel! You have a clam voice and you grew mushrooms! I cant wait to watch this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Omg I love your videos so much!

Happy new year 2022 ms mina stay happy and healthy !! 🎆

Take the diggers and grind them up for clam chowder, take bodies dip in flour and fry in butter or cut up bodies not diggers make tempura batter add chopped benishoga red ginger and green onions and fry by the spoonful. Dip in ponzu. It’s hard work with shovel you have to stick your hand down and reach for the clam. Clam gun is easier. You have to stick your hand down the hole to get the clam

Omg how fun!!

15:21 Finally! 28:37 scary~ LUL Hope your New Year has been going well!

It’s so nice trip take care and enjoy

I love them

Hi Ms. Mina! We watch your channel as a family and we love your videos. My daughter who is in 1st grade has been asking me to send you a hand written message but looks like I’m unable share a pictures on the comment section, so I wanted to share her sentiment. Look forward to more fun videos! Happy New Year!!

Wholesome

Love this video 😍

You are so interesting to watch and listen to.

YAY upload

Your excited noises upon finding the clam shows us how much you wanted them and it that it does pay to keep going at it, super cute reaction mina, Happy New Year to you and your dear ones, as always love your videos🤗.

When they process Geoduck, which is a big razor clam, they boil and pull that outer skin off it.

I turned the notifications still check thrice between weeks whether you uploaded a new video 😢 I really missed you Mam, My whole day goes awesome when you upload a new video. Everything about you is lovely and beautiful!! Keep uploading 😙 lobe from India 🇮🇳

hehe Mr Almond ^_^ any time i eat almonds now I think of Mina - they gave me some on my flight home after the holidays!

Oh hey, my state! Razor clams are bomb!