There’s more than one way to shuck an oyster, to paraphrase an old adage, but when learning to shuck oysters, it is probably best to keep it simple and safe. There are a number of styles or approaches ...

Shucking an oyster can seem intimidating, but it's simple and safe once you get the hang of it. We enlisted the expertise of US national oyster shucking champion Isabella Macbeth to walk you through ...

Shucking an oyster can be tricky if you haven't done it before. However, with a little know how, it's possible to do it neatly with as little fuss as possible in two simple stages. After you've ...

A pearl does not begin as something precious. It begins as a problem. Inside an oyster, a tiny particle slips in and settles ...

Beer’s carbonation balances oysters’ brininess and cleanses the palate, making it a natural pairing that rivals traditional white wine or Champagne. Experts recommend matching beer styles to oyster ...

For years, Maryland has participated in celebrating National Oyster Day on Aug. 5. Although many gastronomists still encourage oyster consumption in months that end in “R,” this rule has become more ...

A Gulf Shores High School student counts the number of oysters in a cluster at the Little Lagoon Preservation Society’s oyster gardens in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Feb. 9, 2024. These oysters are part ...