An Oyster Life (Blog)

Gumbo is good. Gumbo with duck–even better. The Chesapeake Bay is not only home to premium oyster waters, but it also hosts some of the east coast’s best waterfowling. Whether you’re using ducks you harvested yourself or store-bought, this delicious gumbo recipe from Louisiana chef John Besh will fill your belly and warm your soul. Ingredients 2 wild ducks (2 1/2 to 3 lbs. each), quartered Salt and pepper 2 tbsp. herbes de Provence 1 cup rendered duck fat or lard (or vegetable oil) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 onions, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 lb. andouille sausage, diced...

Selecting oysters when you go out to eat can be overwhelming. While many restaurants carry White Stone oysters, making it an easy choice– it’s still helpful to know what you’re getting into when you order. This helpful video from Potluck video goes over the basics of ordering oysters in a restaurant. Here’s are our tips Ask your server about the oysters. They should be able to tell you: Where the oysters are from  The basics of their flavor profiles Know the difference between east coast oysters and west coast oysters: East Coast oysters tend to be a little bigger, brinier,...

Sometimes you want a more refined beverage to pair with your White Stone oysters. While a beer pairing is a classic and tasty summertime combo, there are several cocktails that also work well with oysters. Take a look at these recipes, and give them a try at your next oyster roast, romantic dinner, or afternoon shuckin’ session. Gin Fizz The gin fizz is a perfect pairing for your White Stone oysters for a couple of reasons. The classic cocktail originated in New Orleans and uses a gin-centric recipe. The sharp, cutting flavor of gin pairs perfectly with the heavier umami...

As we enter the time of spring renewal, we know you’re itching to get outside, fire up the grill, and have your friends over for some good times in the backyard. Freshly shucked White Stone Oysters are the perfect complement to any backyard hangout. We’ve got tons of recipes on our site to help you prep the oysters in a myriad of ways but sometimes the best method is just to shuck, slurp and enjoy.  Watch the video below to get a crash course in shucking your White Stone Oysters, then head over to our website to order a beautiful...

As you’re preparing for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, your mind is probably focused on corned beef, cabbage, soda bread and the like. While those are all fantastic options for your menu, you can also bring in a delicious seafood element using White Stone Oysters to make this flavorful and traditional baked oyster dish. It’s easy to make and can be scaled up or down depending on how many guests you’re expecting. Use our helpful guide to determine how many oysters you need to order.  Ingredients White Stone Oysters Unsalted butter Garlic cloves, peeled and chopped Parsley leaves, chopped Zest...

One of the best things about ordering White Stone Oysters is our date picker tool. This handy tool lets you select exactly what day you want your oysters delivered. You can use it to plan ahead for a big oyster roast, beat the holiday rush, or ensure that someone is home to receive the delivery (even though our oysters are packed in coolers and are OK to sit on your porch for a little while).  Using the date picker is super easy. Just follow these steps: Select the items you want to buy from our online store.  Go to your...

Oysters and stouts are seemingly made to be paired together. While typical oyster pairings include white wines, champagne, or a pilsner–a stout beer can actually be a better choice according to some culinary scientists. Stout beers are dark, heavy beers with chocolate, coffee, caramel aromas- made almost exclusively with a heavily roasted malt. While this may seem like an overpowering flavor to pair with oysters, they actually work well together. The two flavors, a light oyster and a heavy beer tend to work together, blending sweet, salty, bitter, and umami flavors. The sharp brine of a White Stone Oyster, for...

On the Chesapeake we have been lucky the past two years to have experienced relatively mild winters. 2022 things have kicked up a notch as expected.  Exposed on the Chesapeake Bay, White Stone is subject to all of mothers nature's fury. The cold temperatures are not fun but they can be managed with a few extra layers of clothes. What gives us the real challenge managing an oyster farm over the winter are the rushing winds of Nor’easters.   Nor’easters (named from the direction of the storm's wind) are low pressure winter storms that typically form 100 miles off the US eastern coasts...