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February Oyster of the Month

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Hi Shucker!

This month marks the beginning of the Aphrodite Oyster Club at-home oyster journey! This month we are sampling:

IRISH POINT OYSTERS

Irish Point Oysters are some of the cleanest, most consistent, and well-balanced oysters to come out of the Atlantic. Depending on the time of year, their shells can take on beautiful hues of green, a reflection of the algae-rich waters that feed and nurture these oysters.

  • Specie: Crassostrea virginica

  • Origin: Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada or known as PEI

  • Farmed: 4 to 5 years

  • Average Size: 2.75 inches

  • Available: Year-round

FLAVOR PROFILE

A tender texture and sweet brine with a smooth mineral finish.

Suggested Pairing: Irish whiskey

BRINE INTENSITY

Medium

GROWOUT METHOD

Aquaculture surface grown in floating cages. The cages are sunk in the winter to avoid massive ice sheets.

GROWER

Raspberry Point Oyster Co began in the early 1990’s and produces some of North America’s most sought-after oysters. Raspberry Point’s leases are some of the most northern stocks of oysters on North America. Because of this, each oyster takes between 4 – 6 years to reach market size.

Learn More by taking Pangea Shellfish Course on Oysters or simply watch the video below:

How to shuck an oyster?

Are oysters really aphrodisiacs?

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Short and sweet, YES!

Although, the Smithsonian Magazine doesn’t quite agree as to desire being measurable.

I like this compilation of the definition by wikipedia.org.

“An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire, sexual pleasure, or sexual behavior. Substances range from a variety of plants, spices, foods, and synthetic chemicals. Therefore, they can be classified by their chemical properties (i.e., substances that are natural and unnatural). Natural aphrodisiacs like alcohol are further classified into plant-based and non-plant-based substances.”

The amount of Zinc found in oysters help men produce healthy sperm. So if you are wanting to multiple your love this Valentine’s Day, I suggest indulging in some oysters with your lover. Zinc does SO much more for you; read more in a previous post on Zinc and Copper found in oysters.

Oysters also contain a couple of very important hormones. One of my favorites: dopamine! No wonder we feel so good and happy after eating a dozen fresh oysters. More please! The other hormone is an amino acid called D-aspartic which is said to increase sex hormones, specifically testosterone in men.

In summary, if you need a boost of happiness or to smooth over a quarrel with your partner, find your closest oyster bar or give us a call! We would love to shuck oysters for you outside your home!

Wishing you all the love and most importantly let’s share the love. Let’s share love America, not amplify the negative or wrong-doings of others. Let’s forgive, yet remember, and let’s love, yet grow better…together? Yes, together.

Happy Valentine’s Day from your bi-valve friends at Aphrodite Oysters!

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Sources: Smithsonian Magazine, GlobalSeafoods.com, Houston Chronicle, Aphrodite Oyster shuckers and more