Oysters

Shuck Oysters Like a Guinness World Record Holder

Mar 12th, 2011 | By
Shuck Oysters Like a Guinness World Record Holder

  The first time I met Patrick McMurray was at the original Rodney’s Oyster House here in Toronto (on Adelaide). Patrick was shucking oysters behind the bar at this Toronto food destination spot and if I recall, this was where I first tried raw oysters. Tasting oysters is akin to wine: there are many types [...]



Oysters with Sparkling Rosé Mignonette Sauce

Dec 28th, 2010 | By
Oysters with Sparkling Rosé Mignonette Sauce

The year 2010 is coming to a close and many of us are in a reflective mode, others preparing for New Year’s celebrations or looking forward to attending a  party with family or friends. The usual way to celebrate the coming of a New Year is by opening up some champagne or a sparkling wine [...]



Baked Oysters “Emmy” With Tomatoes, Capers & Feta

Dec 15th, 2010 | By
Baked Oysters “Emmy” With Tomatoes, Capers & Feta

The recipes on this site arrive here by way of many avenues: recipes from my family, some from relatives, other dishes I’ve discovered while in Greece, something I’ve tried at a restaurant that’s so delicious that I have to reproduce it and sharing with you all, cookbooks/magazines, other blogs or suggestions from the many, many [...]