Many of us dream but only a few turn the dream into a reality.
With pleasure I introduce you to Erin, "A 31-year-old, Boston-based online editor and freelance writer who’s taking a break from the media world to work on an oyster farm..." Not just any oyster farm mind you, the internationally known Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, MA.
Spend your free time today reading her blog, Shucked, and you'll feel is if you were on the farm with her. I can even taste the bacon wrapped scallops she recently described cooking and eating. If my local fish market was open this late at night, I would not wait another second to try to cook them the way she learned from Berg. Who is Berg you ask? Take a look at ICOlogoy to find out.
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The Best Oyster Shucking Gear for Beginners
Start with the right knife, a protective glove, and a simple setup so you can shuck oysters safely at home.
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If you are just getting started, do not overthink it. Get a good beginner knife, a cut-resistant glove, and learn the basic technique.
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A cut-resistant glove is one of the easiest ways to make oyster shucking safer, especially when you are still learning.
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