Oyster Report 12.22

Valley Pearl
Harvest location:  Tyne Valley, PEI, CAN
Farmer: Jeff Noye and Damien Enman
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How they are grown: The oysters spend the first 3 to 5 years in floating cages in Foxley river before being transported to Valley pearls fishing lease in Malpeque Bay where they remain for another year until they reach market size.
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How they taste: We love how bright in squeaky clean these oysters are! Intense sea salt hits your pallet upfront, and finishes with a lingering bay of buttery scallopA deep salinity is followed by crab meat umami, finishing with a touch of nori.

Aphrodites
Harvest Location: South Thomaston, ME
‍Farmers: Krista Tripp
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How they are grown:  Aphrodite oysters are grown in bags or cages that float on top the water, where there is the highest concentration of food so they have plenty to eat. If you've ever gone swimming in Maine during the summer you know it is COLD! The colder the water the slower the oyster growth and that is why these beautiful oysters can take up to 3 years to reach market size [the patience pays off!
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How they taste: Being located at the mouth of Weskeag River, Krista's grant reaps the benefits of the colder waters coming in at every high tide. Clean, crisp, and briny with a fresh subtle umami finish.

Sweet Waters
Harvest Location: Tomales Bay, CA
Farmer: Hog Island

How they are grown: rack and bag grown
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How they taste: medium texture, mild brine. herbaceous, slighty sweet and smoky finish. yummmm.
   
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