The Oyster Bed
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Month: March 2016
The Oyster Bed Charbroiled Oysters
With warmer weather setting in, what better way to kick off outdoor parties than with a little grilling? One of our absolute tride-and-true favorites is, of course, an Oyster Bed full of the traditional yummy goodness of charbroiled oysters. PREP-TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Cup Olive Oil …
Defending Our Coast One Oyster Bed at a Time
Out in the water, oysters actually grow together – that’s why they’re called “oyster reefs.” One of our biggest “WHYs” for what we do what we do here at The Oyster Bed is to raise awareness about the importance of conserving oyster shells so that they can be recycled back into our Gulf waters. The Coalition …
“Panhandle to Pan” Favorite: Baked Oysters with Hot Peppered Collards
In keeping with our love for Chef Irv Miller this week, we thought we’d share one of our favorite oyster recipes from his newest book, Panhandle to Pan. Chef says this is one of his “most talked about and requested oyster recipes”–and we can taste why! For the Ham Hock Broth: 1 gallon water, 2 smoked …
An Oyster Bed Treat with Renowned Chef Irv Miller
Recently, we had the utmost pleasure of being served one-of-a-kind dishes at Jackson’s Steakhouse in Pensacola by founding executive chef Irv Miller. What made his absolutely delicious dishes even better? Chef brought them out to us on our very own Oyster Bed! Not only is Chef Irv Miller a mastermind of flavor in the kitchen, he …
The Gnarly on Beer + Oysters
Ever wondered which of your favorite brewskies would be most palatable to pair with a fresh serving of oysters? Us too! So we took the opportunity to do a little research, visit a local brewery, and get the best scoop for you! For years the pairing of dark stout beer with oysters has been commonplace for the exemplary …
Keeping it Festive for St. Patty’s Day with Oysters Rockefeller
With St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday, we thought it only appropriate to share some of our favorite GREEN oyster dishes with you this week. First on the list, and also included in our downloadable cookbook, a classic favorite: Oysters Rockefeller. These are incredibly quick and simple to prepare and a nice precursor to any meal. …
Events Worth Noting: Slow Fish 2016
In the “oyster world” and especially as we are located on the beautiful Gulf Coast, it seems that we are never short of eventful happenings involving seafood. We are SO excited that this weekend an especially notable event will be held for the first time ever in New Orleans. Slow Fish is a Slow Food …
Egg-Stuffed Baked Avocados
With it being Lenten Season, we’ve been finding even more innovative new ways to cook on our Oyster Bed. This past Friday we had the family over for grilled fish and decided to get creative with some stuffed avocados as a side. Let me tell you, not only was this SUPER easy to throw together, …
The “R” Myth
Chances are, if you’re an oyster fan, especially in the warmer Southern climate, you’ve heard of the “R” rule when it comes to consumption of raw oysters. This “rule” suggests that raw oysters should not be consumed in months that do not end with the letter R–explicitly May through August. Did you know that this …
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