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Essential read for Bay oyster history. From Jamestown to the present, Kate Livie's debut book informs, shocks, and delights.
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Rich and flavorful. Great during the holidays
We prefer our Orchard Points on the half-shell, freshly shucked and chilled with a squeeze of lemon. But you can dress them with mignonettes, grill them and even cook them in stuffing and stews...if you must.
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BBQ Oysters
A southern favorite. Use a charcoal grill for smoky flavor, if possible.
A dozen Orchard Points w/liquor in shell
1 diced shallot (small)
B'more Saucy Bayside Pepper Sauce
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Preheat charcoal grill. Shuck oysters while sipping cold beverage. Place oysters cup side down on hot grill. Top w/shallots, sacue, and cheese. Cook for 3-5 min. until cheese is just slightly brown. Take care to not overcook.
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Champagne Mignonette
Oysters and champagne are a great pair. Makes enough for several dozen Orchard Points.
1 cup champagne vinegar (red wine vinegar also works)
1 tbls. minced shallot
1 tbls. cucumber, peeled and minced
Pinch of black pepper
Combine ingredients and chill for at least one hour before spooning over oysters.
Restaurants featuring Orchard Points will be added and updated on an ongoing basis. Ask for them at your favorite restaurants!
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Drink Pairings
Here are our favorite companions:
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Any stout beer, room temp or chilled
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Brut or Blanc de Blanc Champagne, chilled
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Sauvignon Blanc, chilled
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Cucumber Gin Martini, chilled
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Any decent vodka, chilled (spoon over oyster w/jalapeño slice)
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Any beer (Natty Boh, anyone?), ice cold!
Informative history of how oysters played an essential role in early American history.
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Eastern Shore blogger and friend, waxes poetic on all things Chesapeake.
CBF updates on their Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration efforts.
