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, lobster and blue crabs in the east. other shellfish include abalone and geoduck on the west coast, while on the east coast the surf clam , quahog , and the soft-shell clam . oysters were eaten on both shores, as were mussels and periwinkles . [ ] cooking methods[ edit ] early american indians used
year-round, in the northern colonies, the growing seasons were very restricted. in addition, colonists' close proximity to the ocean gave them a bounty of fresh fish to add to their diet, especially in the northern colonies. wheat , however, the grain used to bake bread back in england was almost impossible...
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