May Oyster of the Month

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LADY CHATTERLEY

These oysters are beautiful! They are wild grown so you will see different shapes and maybe some seaweed or barnacles on them. Even with the intimidating shape of some of the shells, just go slow, these are easy to shuck. The shells also have bright green on them!

How to shuck an oyster? <—Click to watch this video!

  • Specie: Crassostrea virginica

  • Origin: Northumberland Strait, PEI (Canada)

  • Growth Period: 3 years

  • Average Size: 3 - 3.5 inches

  • Suggested Pairing: Chardonnay

FLAVOR PROFILE

A very well balanced oyster with a sweeter brine; it starts salty and finishes with mild cucumber smoothness.

BRINE INTENSITY

Medium

GROWOUT METHOD

Wild grown oysters in the red bay mud produce this palate pleasing oyster. The flavor is so nice we suggest not adding sauces. Try them different ways!

How to shuck an oyster? <—Click to watch this video!

Source: https://atlanticaquafarms.com/usa/oysters/...

April Oyster of the Month

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We are shipping two oysters this month!

For NEW Oyster Club Members: BLACK MAGIC OYSTERS

We wanted to make sure our new oyster shuckers have a great first experience with shucking an easy oyster. These oysters are a fan favorite with their meaty, salty bite.

How to shuck an oyster? <—Click to watch this video!

  • Specie: Crassostrea virginica

  • Origin: Thunder Cove, PEI (Canada)

  • Growth Period: 3 years

  • Average Size: 2.75 inches

  • Suggested Pairing: Mezcal

FLAVOR PROFILE

Smooth salinity with a pronounced vegetal finish.

BRINE INTENSITY

High-Medium

GROWOUT METHOD

Grown in floating cages in Thunder Cove, the tides go out 2-4 times a day by 6 feet. The bottom of the sea is mostly sandy shells beds with eel grass which gives that nice vegetal finish on the palate.

For our seasoned Oyster Club Members:

OYSTER HOUSE OYSTERS

For our seasoned shuckers, we thought you might like a larger shell oysters. Larger shells can often be deceiving on the size of oyster meat, though these are larger and have a stronger hinge to crack open. Take it slow, as their wild grown curves can make removing the top shell in one piece very difficult. You might find your self needed to cut into the muscle to remove the remained of the shell. I think you will find the flavor worth the work!

How to shuck an oyster? <—Click to watch this video!

  • Specie: Crassostrea virginica

  • Origin: Damariscotta River, Maine

  • Growth Period: 3 years

  • Average Size: 3.5 - 4 inches

  • Suggested Pairing: Your favorite beer

FLAVOR PROFILE

Briny, with a light citrus flavor.

BRINE INTENSITY

High-Medium

GROWOUT METHOD

From BrownTrading.com: “While their methods may vary, all growers start with hatchery‐grown “seeds” that are as small as a grain of sand. They are placed “nursery” upwellers until they mature to size (usually about the size of a quarter), and then are “planted” in beds on the river floor (some farmers float oysters instead in cages or racks, although this practice not common in Maine). The oysters are allowed to grow to size, raked or even hand‐harvested during collection, and finally floated in wet storage prior to sale to purge the oysters of any grit.

The Damariscotta River estuary in Maine is the largest site for oyster growth. Oyster companies name their products from the areas in which they are grown. Oyster farming has an extremely low impact to the environment and is considered “restorative” as they grow naturally and are filter feeders that help “clean” the water. No matter the area or size, most Maine oysters have strong, hard shells, plump and full meats, and the beautiful briny and sweet flavor of the clean sea. Often their environment can impart distinct flavors, ranging from slightly metallic to notes of “citrus”. They are a true local, all natural delicacy – and uniquely Maine in flavor!”

Source: https://atlanticaquafarms.com/usa/oysters/...