Question: Which of these foods are said to stir passion? An oyster, an avocado or a turnip?
Oysters you immediately say. But why? Maybe it’s the zinc in the oysters, maybe it’s the mythology that has become accepted as gospel, maybe it’s wishful thinking.
Increasingly, fishmongers play up the equivalent of a wine terrior. Apparently the waters where the oysters are grown and the species all make a difference to the taste. Our fishmonger makes a point of letting us know the exact location of where our oysters are gathered and he recognizes their very distinct flavors from an almost melon-like sweetness, to a minerally brine.
Fishmonger MJ Gimbar describes oysters as creamy and velvety. “It’s like a kiss from the ocean.”
Our oysters are fresh off the boat at $2.00 each on the half shell with a wonderful mignardise. If oysters aren’t for you, it seems that turnips are up for the challenge of inciting amorous tendencies! So if a half dozen oysters aren’t in the budget, you can get that aphrodisiac effect from a humble root vegetable.
Here’s how to shuck an oyster:
- · Step 1
Wiggle (don’t jab) the knife in from the hinge of the shell. Turn it like a key. Once you have leverage, you can pop off the top shell. Make sure the cup-side of the shell is on the bottom.
- · Step 2
Slide the knife along the top to severe the abductor, which is the muscle attached to the shell.
- · Step 3
Then slice along bottom, make sure you hold steady to preserve the liquor inside. Your oyster will now slide right off.
Come enjoy oysters at our beautiful Deerfield bed and breakfast located near Greenfield.