An Oyster Life (Blog)

Oysters are the perfect addition to your moveable feast. Whether you want to eat them dockside during a day on the bay, or fireside on your next camping trip, it’s easy to store oysters in a cooler for your next trip. Step one, make sure that your cooler has drain holes and won’t let in outside heat or liquid. You can start by adding some burlap to the bottom of your cooler to absorb excess melt, but it’s not necessary. Next, add a layer of ice to the bottom of your cooler, roughly 2-3” depending on how many oysters. After...

Summer is heating up and now is the perfect time to fire up the grill for some freshly cooked oysters. Of course, farm-raised oysters like White Stone Oysters are ‘in-season’ year-round, and learning how to grill them to perfection will make them a must-have at your next cookout. Use these tips and become a pro a grilling oysters. The main trick to grilling oysters is cooking temperature. If you grill too long, they’ll dry out, too short and they’ll be underdone. Cooking for the right time is critical to hitting the flavor sweet spot. Step one to grilling oysters is...

A creative spin on the classic clams casino dish, this flavorful take uses oysters and jalapenos to create a bright and flavorful appetizer. Clams casino was originally enjoyed in Rhode Island, created in 1917 at the Little Casino. It was developed by maître d'hôtel Mrs. Paran Stevens as a special treat for honored guests, today variations are enjoyed all over. What You Need: 24 White Stone Oysters 8-12 slices of bacon ⅓ cup chopped jalapeno ½ cup butter, divided 4 tbsp. Chopped parsley 2 tbsp. Chopped chives Rock salt Fresh lemon juice What to Do: Cook bacon over low heat...

We’ve talked about the power of po’boys before– and even worked with Chef Tim Bereika to create a delicious po’boy slider using our Wandering Waders Premium Jarred Oysters. But, when we saw this recipe from My Recipes, we couldn’t resist sharing it with you. What You Need: 1 large egg, lightly beaten  ⅓ to 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk 1 ½ cups finely ground cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour  1 tablespoon Cajun, Creole, or seafood seasoning ¾ pound raw small peeled and deveined shrimp 1 jar Wandering Waders Premium Jarred Oysters Vegetable oil 1 ½ baguette, cut into 6-inch lengths Tartar Sauce...

You’ve shucked. You’ve slurped. You’ve enjoyed. Now what? Put those beautiful White Stone Oyster shells to work with these creative ideas. In the Garden Oyster shells are made up of calcium carbonate (chalk) which can support the acidity of your soil and fertilize your plants and soil microbes with calcium. Also, the texture of oyster shells when added to garden soil or compost helps to improve aeration by preventing soil compaction. It’s easy to add your shucked oyster shells to your garden or compost- just put them in a big pot and boil them to sterilize. Then, you can crush...

Oysters are beautiful, fascinating creatures. We may be a little biased but we think they’re one of the more incredible sea animals the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. Their storied history and the culture that’s grown around them make them something worth appreciating. Like many others– there’s always something new for us to learn about oysters. Check out these fun oyster facts:z Oysters have been around for approximately 15 million years. This makes them relatively young when you consider that crabs have been on the planet for 450 million years, predating dinosaurs. Not all oysters make pearls. While edible oysters...

Meteorologically speaking, the first day of spring is March 1st. Tell that to an oyster farmer from Virginia to Prince Edward Island and you will most likely get a good laugh.  Winters can be long and hard on the water and we farmers look forward to the early signs of spring ☀️ In Virginia, April is a month where we begin to hear early morning bird chatter, we feel the warming waters and we see some slight shell development on the new oyster stock. The warming waters give birth to the rich algae that are the cornerstone of the Chesapeake’s ecosystem...

Smoky, bacon-flavored goodness is at the center of this traditional Australian preparation of oysters. If you’re thinking about the perfect appetizer to serve with your oyster feast, look no further than oysters Kilpatrick. Our meaty, topwater oysters are perfect for this quick and easy recipe.  Serving a large group? Visit our blog for tips on how many oysters to order. Don’t forget to check out our FAQ page for storage and shucking tips. Scale this recipe up or down based on how many people you’re serving and how much they love oysters. Ingredients 18 White Stone Oysters Bacon- chopped 1...