Virginia Oysters: A Taste for Everyone

You like your oysters super salty but not too sweet? Perhaps you prefer a creamy flavor with just a hint of salt? Like a quick finish? A sweet finish? Virginia… Continue reading Virginia Oysters: A Taste for Everyone

Oyster Gumbo with Gumbo Filé

While YROC (York River Oyster Company) Coastal Bar and Grill has been around Gloucester, Virginia for quite some time, it was Bryce Moretti who gave it fresh life. Reimagined in… Continue reading Oyster Gumbo with Gumbo Filé

Larpin’ Good Clam Fritters

If you’ve ever been to a seafood festival of any type, chances are you’ve had some clam fritters. But did you know how easy it is to make them authentically… Continue reading Larpin’ Good Clam Fritters

William West’s Clam Chowder

We’re just going to leave this right here, the family clam chowder recipe from Shirley Hogge’s Daddy, William West. WHAT YOU’LL NEED WHAT YOU’LL DO Boil the potatoes and onions… Continue reading William West’s Clam Chowder

Mom’s Oyster Stew

Shirley Hogge dipped into the family recipe box to share this one: Mom’s Oyster Stew. You can’t find a better comfort food recipe – or an easier one! WHAT YOU’LL… Continue reading Mom’s Oyster Stew

Amos’ Oyster Casserole

Is there anything better than a casserole? How about a casserole featuring oysters? This one comes to us courtesy of Shirley Hogge, a long-time lover of Bena, Virginia who grew… Continue reading Amos’ Oyster Casserole

Daddy’s Fried Oysters

Shirley Hogge knows a thing or two about cooking seafood. A Gloucester native and longtime Bena resident, Shirley loves and respects the water like no other. How can you not… Continue reading Daddy’s Fried Oysters

Wine and Oysters: Pairing What Grows Together at Chatham Creek Vineyards

Salt and pepper. Beer and barbecue. Add wine and oysters to that. Maybe you’ve eaten wine and oysters at the same time, but have you paired them together? Jon Mills,… Continue reading Wine and Oysters: Pairing What Grows Together at Chatham Creek Vineyards

Bring Home a Taste of The Island House by Making These Recipe Faves

Surrounded by water, The Island House Restaurant & Marina on the Eastern Shore features seafood so fresh they don’t overpower it with extra ingredients and fillers. They strive to stay… Continue reading Bring Home a Taste of The Island House by Making These Recipe Faves

We R Sure It’s Safe to Eat Oysters Every Day of the Year

It’s May-June-July-August and you love oysters yet you’re waiting until September to devour your favorite seafood. Why? You can eat oysters year-round (and should. They’re not only good. They’re great… Continue reading We R Sure It’s Safe to Eat Oysters Every Day of the Year