How to Shuck an Oyster First place the oyster in a kitchen towel and lay it firmly on the counter, this is easier for beginners and will help protect your hands, especially if this is your first time shucking. Then, drive the point of an oyster knife into the hinge, and twist to pop open… Read More →
Baked Oysters with Marmite By Derek Dammann Marmite is gross, but this dish is good. I get these amazing beach oysters from Outlandish Shellfish Guild in Harriot Bay on Quadra Island. Kathy and Victor raise the most amazing West Coast shellfish, seriously the best in my opinion. Each oyster is the size of your hand… Read More →
The Best Thing I Ate This Week By Andrew Zimmern In celebration of his latest book, Derek Dammann came down from Montreal to cook a special dinner with Jamie Bissonnette in Toro’s private dining room in New York City. The food was eclectic and lumberjack chic, with a foie gras course incorporating some devilishly delicious apple and maple… Read More →
