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Surf and turf: oyster on the half shell topped with crumbled bacon. Photo courtesy James Antrim | IST. It’s National Oyster Day. But hey—aren’t you supposed to avoid oysters in the hot summer months? Fresh oysters are available year-round, with caveats. The advice not to eat oysters during months spelled without an “r” does…
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Today’s tip is sea urchin: beyond the sushi bar. It was inspired by a story in this month’s Smithsonian Magazine. At the sushi bar, we always order an uni sushi or two. If they were less pricey, we would toss down half a dozen. Uni is the Japanese word for sea urchin, an ancient shellfish,…
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How delicious: oysters lightly cooked on a cedar plank. Photo courtesy Bleu Northeast Seafood | Burlington. Simple yet sophisticated, cedar planking is an easy grilling technique. The wood plank adds a smoky and woodsy flavor to meats, vegetables and especially seafood. Executive Chef Doug Paine of Bleu Northeast Seafood in Burlington, Vermont is currently…
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