BLACK MAGIC OYSTERS We have been loving these oysters! Black Magic oysters are the perfect meaty bite that is bright with salt. Specie: Crassostrea virginica Origin: Thunder Cove, PEI (Canada) Growth Period: 3 years Average Size: 2.75 inches Suggested Pairing: Mezcal FLAVOR PROFILE Smooth salinity with a pronounced vegetal finish. BRINE INTENSITY High-Medium GROWOUT METHOD Grown in floating cages in Thunder Cove, the tides go out 2-4 times a day by 6 feet. The bottom of the sea is mostly sandy shells beds with eel grass which gives that nice vegetal finish on the palate. How t ..read more

CROWES PASTURE OYSTERS Only available in the Fall/Winter months we have been loving these little beauties! Crowe's Pasture oysters are raised on the white sandy bottom of the shores of East Dennis, Massachusetts. They are available in two sizes and we have chosen the petites. Specie: Crassostrea virginica Origin: Dennis-Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Water Temperature: freezing to 64° Tides: Farmed: 3 years Average Size: 2-3 inches Available: These are a limited seasonal winter offering, we only wish they were available year-round! FLAVOR PROFILE They are exposed to full ocean s ..read more

Pangea Shellfish Flavor Wheel We’ve talked about it & we’ve listened! At Aphrodite Oysters we love discovering and introducing new oysters to our clients. The Aphrodite Oyster Club will take you deeper into the world of oysters by featuring a different oyster each month. You may choose between 36 or 60 count boxes shipped to your door with Aphrodite Sauces and the Oyster of the Month QR Fact Sheet. Not yet a shucker? Don’t worry, we will have instructions or we can throw an oyster shucking party! Together we will help #saveourseas by consuming and sharing our love for oysters with others ..read more

Lucky Lime, PEI “Eat Oysters, Get Lucky” LUCKY LIME OYSTERS In the northern most reach of New London Bay, a naturally existing string of sand dunes protect the delicate ecosystem of the bay. With the salty influx of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Lucky Limes develop a unique salty flavor and a superior shaped shell. Influenced by the algae abundant waters, these distinguished oysters offer a subtle taste variation in their half shell. Specie: Crassostrea virginica Origin: New London Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada Water Temperature: freezing to 64° Tides: Wild: 4-6 years Average Siz ..read more

Zinc in Oysters Oyster Nutrition: Zinc and Copper You may recall hearing oysters described as tasting metallic. This is because oysters love to pack in both zinc and copper from their environment; even if there are low concentrations of it, they will find it. If you have ever had an oyster that is green or blue in color, that means it is really high in copper - just like a penny! Now your thinking, should I stay away, are these levels too high? Of course not and here is why. What is Zinc & Copper? Zinc and copper are required minerals for our immune system health. These minerals contains ..read more

Heads up Shucker! These choice oysters arrive in their natural state with mud from the waters and could use a quick rinse if you prefer to serve clean shells. We do not rinse these in advance because it encourages them to open. In the heat of the summer our beloved Canadian oysters begin to loose their briny taste and plump texture. For this upcoming Independence Day we went All-American with salty oysters from Maine. You will most likely want to use the mignonette with each of these oysters and maybe throw a few on the grill this July 4th! We suggest topping with a bbq butter; just mix softe ..read more

Oyster Nutrition: Fat What is fat? Fats or Lipids are either solid = saturated or liquid = unsaturated. Solid lipids contain more saturated fatty acids which are long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms with one oxygen molecule at the end. Unsaturated fatty acids are missing one hydrogen pair and polyunsaturated are missing more. Insoluble fats in water require the liver to produce bile for digesting these bad fats. Our bodies need fats for the digestive system to function but they can be very harmful. This is where high cholesterol comes into play, too many bad saturated fats leads to excess ..read more

Hi Shucker! Oysters are arriving just in time for the Memorial Day holiday! For the month of May we are sampling the most northern oyster available from the east coast of Canada, Merasheen Bay from Newfoundland. MERASHEEN BAY OYSTERS Merasheen Bay oysters are a boutique cocktail oyster, cup full of meat, a burst of lingering salinity on the front with a mélange of seawood notes and slight minerality. Expect a long-lasting fresh ocean finish. They are noted for their strong shell, easy to find hinge and always clean ~ inside and out. Specie: Crassostrea virginica Origin: Rustico, Newfoundl ..read more

Hi Shucker! In honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday we are sampling the Momma Mia oysters. We are staying with hard shell PEI oysters as new members join the club. Not that you can’t handle difficult to shuck oysters; those will be coming soon enough. MOMMA MIA OYSTERS Momma Mia Oysters offer the salty taste of the sea upfront and finish more mild. Specie: Crassostrea virginica Origin: Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada or known as PEI Farmed: 4 to 5 years Average Size: 2.5 inches Available: Year-round FLAVOR PROFILE Upfront medium brine with a slightly fruity finish. Sug ..read more

Year 2020, A New Normal - COVID-19 First, Aphrodite would like to remind you how important each and every one of you are, and extend well wishes to you and your loved ones. We are well into the “new normal” here in the United States as the Corona Virus reigns control over our everyday actions. We have taken this time to ‘fast’ from blogging and social media and focus on the heart of home. We are all affected and our prayers go out to you everyday. It amazes me to see the innovations and implementations of my fellow event industry friends; I commend you. Truly, you all are amazing! Aphrodite O ..read more