In the hands of skilled artisans, thinly sliced abalone shells are carefully inlaid into wood to create exquisite, nature-inspired designs. The iridescent hues of the shells shine through, creating ...

There's a big difference between fresh abalone and the dried stuff. While the latter is very expensive to buy and time-consuming to prepare, fresh abalone is reasonably priced (although not ...

Once all of them are clean, use a new toothbrush to scrub the entire surface of each abalone under cool running water. Drain them, then dry them with paper towels. Scrub the shells and dry them ...