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Post by minesamojito on Sept 18, 2012 20:33:00 GMT
 Oysters are back in season! The tradition suggests that oysters should only be eaten when there is an r in the month, and this still holds true, they definitely taste better when you haven’t been able to enjoy them for a while. We are now back in September, so it’s worth shucking a few oysters and enjoying them simply with a glass of cold fizz. Some people like a squeeze of lemon, some like tabasco and there are lots of other fancy ways to enjoy them, but for me, now these were perfection. A good oyster for me is pure essence of sea, like diving into cool water….and worth the wait. Cheers Marcus |
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Post by turkey on Sept 19, 2012 11:08:55 GMT
very nice, the wife is a big fan, but she has not had them since her birthday last year I don't think. Not my cup of tea but happy to have a token offering to join in and mainly help with the fizz  She has not mentioned them yet.... where do you get yours from? |
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Post by bookemdanno on Sept 20, 2012 18:12:58 GMT
Your photos are truly amazing, like the food sir!
Get yourself into being a cookbook photographer! Or just write a WFO Cookbook yourself...i'd buy it!
Good work sir!
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Post by rivergirl on Sept 20, 2012 19:28:13 GMT
I do not like them raw but I love them barbied !! on a bed of salt with a big dollop of garlic butter .......
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Post by Happy Baker on Sept 21, 2012 8:59:21 GMT
I haven't tried them raw - can't bring myself to do it! But had them in New Orleans cooked, I think fried, with parmesan. They were cooked because it was the end of the season. Guess it's just the way it goes there. Wasn't overly impressed, but glad I tried them!
I'd rather have green lipped mussels in parmesan!
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Post by minesamojito on Sept 22, 2012 8:01:27 GMT
Thanks for the comments guys, really appreciate them. I have tried them cooked, but prefer them raw, slipping down the throat with some ice cold fizz. bookemdanno, thanks for your comments on my photos, about the book, funny you should say that, but am working on a little project  Cheers Marcus |
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Post by Happy Baker on Sept 23, 2012 10:35:51 GMT
I asked Mr HB's cousin, who just happened to be here for a night, why the 'thing' about not eating oysters between April and September. Well, he is a N'Orlins boy, so he should know!
Basically the historic reason for all this is due to the lack of cooling - back in the days when ice houses would run out of ice. Oysters need to be kept in the cold - so if it wasn't possible then they weren't harvested. Especially when the water is warm anyway!
So, now - with refrigeration as it is, there shouldn't be too much of a problem!
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Post by minesamojito on Sept 23, 2012 17:10:35 GMT
I understood it was because they spawn in the summer months which is the case with our native oysters, and this changes the taste and texture, they become softer and milkier, I'm not sure this holds true with other species though.
Cheers
Marcus
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Post by cannyfradock on Sept 23, 2012 17:41:15 GMT
I like to eat them raw with a little bit of finely chopped shallot in red wine vinegar drizzled over them
Terry
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Post by spinal on Sept 23, 2012 20:12:31 GMT
Oyster & Sweetcorn chowder... yummmm
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