Reflecting on family recipes and my personal favorite, Manhattan clam chowder (that’s the red)

A spin on classic shrimp chips with a Northern Californian twist

Novel fried oyster ideas and experiments

An oyster focused road trip through the coastal Southeast

Two days exploring Seattle and Puget Sound’s oyster culture

A sunny afternoon exploring Marin County and Tomales Bay’s oyster focused community

Tests and trials pairing hard ciders with various oysters

A five course meal in Kyoto with one of the most dangerous cuisines

A focus on ocean advocacy and sustainability while in Monterey, Californa

As a Philadelphia native, I was too excited not to share a proper hoagie on the West Coast

A day on Tomales Bay with a small, community supported oyster farmer

One of Northern California’s most iconic dishes, reimagined.

Six step visual guide and instructions on oyster shucking

Fraud is more common than you’d think in the oyster industry, plus a profile on the reputable Rappahannock Oyster Co.

Update on Drake’s Bay Oyster Co.’s legal battle

Taking on the infamous 15 dozen challenge at Acme Oyster House

Update on Drake’s Bay Oyster Co.’s legal battle

Video and ad hoc instruction on oyster shucking

A discussion of pea crabs and other oyster companions