February 24th, 2014
It’s official, oysters are hot. Or so says the NYT. Actually, it’s a great article, and well worth a read. But pretty funny to those of us who have been hanging on (or off) an oyster bar stool for the past decade. Thoughts?
February 19th, 2014
Join me and the captivating Marcia Monahan, head winemaker at Matanzas Creek Vineyards, for an evening of exploration. We’ll explore the different profiles of some of the world’s best oysters, and we’ll explore how they pair with Marcia’s unique collection of Sauvignon Blancs, which are unlike anything you’re likely to find this side of Bordeaux. […]
February 18th, 2014
Hama Hama is an amazing oyster company based in an amazing place: The Hamma Hamma river delta in Washington State’s Hood Canal, on the edge of the Olympic Peninsula. They’ve long been known for their beach-grown Hama Hamas, the flagship Hood Canal oyster, and three years ago they came out with Blue Pools, essentially tumbled […]
February 9th, 2014
Eat your heart out, Martha Stewart. For years, this thing’s been sitting around the house, doing nothing. Finally, in a moment of need, I grabbed it. Can hold three dozen midsize virginicas or Pacifics. Way better than eggs.
February 9th, 2014
Recently, to my great surprise, I found Scorton Creek oysters in my local Shaw’s Supermarket. I don’t know if the entire Shaw’s chain is carrying Scorton Creeks, but if so, that’s an amazing development, because Scorton Creeks are very, very fine oysters, and very, very fine oysters are not something national supermarket chains have traditionally […]
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