During a day in the marsh with a professional oysterwoman, a Wilmington writer who was born and raised in the Midwest learns to stop worrying and love the briny flavor of fresh, wild oysters.
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23 Holiday Sides That’ll Steal the Show
When it comes to planning a Thanksgiving spread, we’d never suggest forgoing a family favorite — but there’s always room on the table to try something new.
3 North Carolina-Made Kitchen Tools We Love
Quality utensils can turn a good cook into a great one, and it doesn’t hurt if they look good, too.
Our State Knows Best: Oysters
Find out what three experts have to say about the mighty mollusk and why oysters are so important to our coast. Plus, find how to shuck ’em and the tastiest way to eat ’em.
Fried Oyster Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing
The world is your oyster — and so is this salad.
Here’s the Catch: 4 Seafood Recipes
Bring the flavors of our coast to your supper table — no matter where you are in North Carolina. Four recipes make the most of tasty treasures from the deep.
Oyster Stew with Melted Brie
Our oyster stew is coastal with a continental twist.
Oyster or Clam Fritters
Use oyster liquor or clam juice to make a snack that's deliciously fried and full of flavor.
Wrightsville Beach Oyster Stew
Fresh oysters are the key ingredient in this classic stew.