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Shucking Oysters
We enlisted oyster expert Marco Pinchot of Taylor Shellfish Farms to walk us through the shucking technique he teaches to guests of both the oyster beds and the high-end restaurants that stock up on Taylor’s offerings. Whether you source your oysters from the left coast or right, his unassailable approach will serve you well next time you snag a few dozen freshies to suck down with Champagne.
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