Wednesday
Jan302013
Cockles – Perfect for One...or Two
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:00AM 
By Lori Powell
For One or Two Bites, a blog for singles and couples
Just call them the other littleneck clam – New Zealand littlenecks (cockles), that is. They’re a bit sweeter and more tender than the larger, better-known littlenecks, but only if you are careful how you cook them.
I am big on buying local but I make occasional exceptions when it’s an ingredient that can’t be sourced locally, no matter what the season. These little (1/2- to 1-inch in diameter) briny jewels are flown in live from New Zealand where they play a critical role in filtering the water. Amazing!