An Oyster Life (Blog)

Need a way to expand your love of oysters? Take ‘em into your library. These oyster themed books will expand your oyster knowledge and let you curl up with your favorite food in your favorite reading chair. Oyster: A Gastronomic History by Drew Smith Author Drew Smith examines the history of the oyster in our culture over the last few centuries and pairs his analysis with classic and modern recipes. Buy Now The Essential Oyster: A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation by Rowan JacobsenFrom James Beard Award winning author, this collection is an ode to the world’s favorite bivalve....

Gone are the days of sweating over a hot grill under the summer sun. Fall brings cooler temperatures, flavorful oysters and the chance to flex your grill skills. Here are some of our favorite grilled oyster recipes for you to try. Grilled Oysters With Spicy Tarragon Butter A delicious classic. These oysters will knock your socks off and can be prepared in just minutes. Try them over a wood stove or on your grill. Ingredients: 2 sticks of unsalted butter 3 tbsp. chopped tarragon 2 tbsp. hot sauce ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. ground pepper 3 dozen Whitestone Oysters...

Fall is for oyster festivals! We’ve rounded up some of the best oyster fests from around the Chesapeake Bay watershed.  Oysters, Barbecue & Battersea!Sat, Nov 6, 1 – 4 PMIn 26 DaysBattersea Foundation 1289 Upper Appomattox St, Petersburg, VAUrbana Oyster FestivalFri, Nov 5 – Sat, Nov 6In 25 Days45 Cross St, Urbanna, VA    Cape Story by the Sea 42nd Annual Seafood RoastSun, Nov 7, 1 – 5 PMIn 27 DaysCape Story Park 2235 Bayberry St, Virginia Beach, VA Oyster Fest with Nomini Bay Ranch Sat, Nov 20, 1 – 8 PMTucked Away Brewing 8420 Kao Cir, Manassas, VA    ...

Nothing says comfort food like a steaming, crispy pot pie. This fall, combine the briny and umami flavors of White Stone Oysters with savory and smoky bacon for this delicious and warming pot pie recipe. It’s perfect for people who don’t like raw oysters or want to try something a little different. Ingredients: 1 qt. shucked fresh oysters, undrained 4 thick bacon slices, diced 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, thinly sliced 6 green onions, sliced 1 celery rib, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  ¼ cup dry...

Almost every seafood aficionado is familiar with the low country boil. This modified recipe from MyRecipes.com harkens back to the South Carolina tradition of roasting oyster clusters over an open fire. Give it a try this fall- plan on about a dozen oysters per person. Pro tip: scrub the oysters thoroughly before cooking and discard any with broken shells. Ingredients: White Stone Oysters Burlap or towel soaked in water Cocktail Sauce Saltine crackers Steps: Heat your grill to 400 degrees. Place the oysters in a single layer on the grill Cover with wet towel or burlap. Cook overed 10-12 minutes...

Fall is quite possibly the best time of year to go camping- take full advantage of the beautiful weather this year with a meal fit for kings. While it may seem like oysters would be hard to prepare at a campsite, we found the opposite to be true. Follow these steps to create a delicious meal with White Stone Oysters the next time you go camping. Transportation To start, we ordered our oysters ahead of time using the date picker feature on the White Stone website. This assured we had the freshest oysters possible before setting out on our trip....

It’s no coincidence that spooky season and the start of prime oyster season both fall in October. The next time you order White Stone oysters, consider saving your shells and trying this crafty project with your family.  You’ll need: White Stone Oyster shells White acrylic craft paint Black acrylic craft paint or black permanent marker Finishing line or twine Scissors Newspaper Drill Clear acrylic sealing spray (gloss) The first step for this project is to enjoy delicious White Stone Oysters. After you’ve eaten them, boil the shells for about 15 minutes, and clean them off with a little bit of...

Want to try new recipes with your White Stone Oysters this fall, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry–we’ve got you covered. Check out these delicious recipes. 3 Cheese Oysters Ingredients: 14 fresh oysters (if small buy 16-20) 5 ounces cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup shredded white cheddar 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (or bacon bits) 1/4 cup frozen, chopped spinach, thawed, and squeezed 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Step One:Shuck the oysters.How to Shuck Oysters: Place one oyster in a folded dish towel. Look for the natural hinge...