Shellfish Share

05/16/2022

Last call for shellfish!

We have a few more shares of Bay View Oysters, wild Wellfleet oysters, and Cape Cod littlenecks available for pickup next Friday in Chatham and next Saturday in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge.

Order by midnight tonight to reserve a share.

📷 wild Wellfleet oysters by Karen Johnson

https://www.shellfishshare.com/order

05/13/2022

Our May Harvest Guide is live! Learn more about the wild Wellfleet oysters from Karen Johnson, Dennis oysters from Bay View Oysters, and Cape Cod littlenecks featured in this month's share along with beverage recommendations from The Urban Grape .

Orders for this month's share are available for pickup May 20th in Chatham and May 21st in Chatham, Brookline, and Cambridge (including outside The Urban Grape)!

05/07/2022

are back this month!

These Dennis oysters are clean, salty, and a little sweet. Pick up a bag or a split share May 20th in Chatham or May 21st in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge.

https://www.shellfishshare.com/order

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04/30/2022

Sign-ups for our May shares are live! Pick up local oysters or clams May 21st in Boston, Brookline, or Cambridge or May 20th in South Chatham. 🦪🌸✨

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day! Here's one of our favorite facts about oysters: a mighty group of organisms that are crucial for the health of marine ecosystems across the globe.

In filtering up to 50 gallons of water a day, wild and farmed oysters can help remove particulate matter, regulate nutrient overload in coastal ecosystems and in turn prevent disease and algal blooms! The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has an excellent fact sheet on the filtering properties of oysters that you can check out in our bio!

04/21/2022

Happy Spring 🌷🦪🌱✨

04/18/2022

Scorton Creek Oysters is a 3-acre family-run farm located in the Great Marsh of Sandy Neck. They use a variety of growing methods to produce their oysters. Seed is started in a floating upweller system, then moved to the farm where they continue to grow in bags or suspended tubes. Once large enough, the seed is moved to trays, suspended bags, or placed on nets directly on the seafloor to finish growing out. These oysters have a delicate texture with a buttery salt-bomb finish.

Snag a bag of Scorton Creek Oysters next weekend alongside Crowes Pasture oysters and Cape Cod littlenecks. Sign-ups for this month's share close Tuesday at midnight.

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04/16/2022

Our April share pickup is next weekend and we’ll be popping up outside of The Urban Grape] again!

This month choose from from Barnstable, Big Rock Oysters from Crowes Pasture, and Cape Cod littleneck clams.

Check out our harvest guide to learn more about each shellfish variety and beverage pairings from The Urban Grape] ! 🦪🍷🍻🥂

Pictured: Big Rock Oyster Farm

04/13/2022

A 2018 study published in Aquaculture Environment Interactions found that shellfish aquaculture can not only help reduce fishing pressure on wild populations, it can also help reduce the impact of disease on wild populations. University of Rhode Island put together a great article synopsis of the study which we've linked in our bio.

04/09/2022

A stunning oyster platter by Tori Gillern] 🦪✨

Head over to our website to snag a share of oysters or littleneck clams for pick up April 22nd in Chatham and April 23rd in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge.


Photo by Tori Gillern]

04/01/2022

Check out our newest recipe: clams with buttery white wine sauce!

This recipe comes together in 20 minutes and is perfect for littleneck clams. However, you can use the same technique to cook steamers and mussels. The clams steam in the white wine, butter, and seasonings, resulting in perfectly cooked clams in a fragrant, rich broth. We recommend serving this with

03/31/2022

Tips for storing oysters & clams at home ⬇️

🦪 The most important thing when storing/ transporting live oysters and clams is making sure they stay cool (below 45 °F). The main compartment of your fridge should do the trick but it's a good idea to check the temp.
🦪 Since live shellfish need oxygen, avoid airtight containers. We recommend a simple metal bowl covered with a damp cloth.
🦪 It's also a good idea to store your oysters and clams separately, since clams don't last quite as long as oysters. Littlenecks are usually good for up to 3 days and oysters usually last for 6 to 8 days.
🦪 If any of your oysters or clams open up, throw them away immediately because one spoiled oyster or clam can ruin the whole batch.
🦪 With any live shellfish, it's always a good idea to inspect it first before eating. Give your oyster or clam a tap to check for a hollow sound. If you open the fridge and notice a distinct clammy or fishy smell, throw away the stinky shellfish.