We like Goatfeathers in Blue Mountain for half-shell oysters, too. So-so on the other menu offerings. I know that the R-month thing is no longer de rigeur, but I still observe it out of habit. Also, I read an article stating that one should drink a glass of sauvignon blanc with oysters because it has a natural antidote to the cooties that sometimes lurk in the bivalves. I say...stay on the safe side and order that glass of wine!
We have opened oysters for years with an oyster knife and a thick glove, still have some nasty scars on thumbs to show for it. Last year, we purchased something called an oyster guilloutine, which has a little place for the oyster and a blade that you lower onto the split in the shell. Works like a charm, but looks a bit sinister.
Our chef friend prepared oysters half-shell as part of his college final exam luncheon recently. He placed a teaspoon of Bloody Mary sorbet on top of each oyster, along with a little flying fish (red) caviar. Twas delish and gorgeous to look at.
BBQ'd oysters are also quite yummy, prepared on the grill. They are good with a little Manchego cheese on top.
Have a wild and wicked July 4th out there, gang and remember...
Don't run with rockets!!
We have opened oysters for years with an oyster knife and a thick glove, still have some nasty scars on thumbs to show for it. Last year, we purchased something called an oyster guilloutine, which has a little place for the oyster and a blade that you lower onto the split in the shell. Works like a charm, but looks a bit sinister.
Our chef friend prepared oysters half-shell as part of his college final exam luncheon recently. He placed a teaspoon of Bloody Mary sorbet on top of each oyster, along with a little flying fish (red) caviar. Twas delish and gorgeous to look at.
BBQ'd oysters are also quite yummy, prepared on the grill. They are good with a little Manchego cheese on top.
Have a wild and wicked July 4th out there, gang and remember...
Don't run with rockets!!
