Natural History of Oysters
Life cycle and Reproduction A oyster is born after an unfertilized egg comes into contact with a sperm. The egg then becomes fertilized and swims freely for approximately two weeks. During this time...
Terroir Oyster Case Study Blog
Favorite Insights from Our Field Studies
3a) On your website complete the table of your group’s 3 favorite insights from oyster tastings done in class during weeks 4 (Tomales Bay, if you were in California), 6 (Taylor Shellfish), and 7...
Our Most Memorable Oyster
It went against every instinct, my gut twisted as I built up the courage to eat that first oyster. There are few times that I have felt braver than the moment I reluctantly tipped...
The Multi-Cultural History and Contemporary Business of Oysters
In recent years, raw oysters have become one of the most sought after dining experiences for food lovers all over the world, but when thinking about oysters it is important to consider the oyster...
Taste Differences of Meroir
After tasting many different oysters and many of the same from different inlets, sounds, bays and oceans, taste of place is more than apparent. The taster can truly taste the difference in the brine...
Meroir Preferred definition
We see merior, as the ocean version of terroir. Terroir focuses on the flavor of land, while meroir focuses on the influences that water has on a food. These influences may include temperature, minerality, salinity, algae content, as well...
Natural History of Oysters
This component of the Case Study assignment asks each group to create written explorations of the following disciplinary perspectives as they relate to the natural history of oysters. Your text should be at least...
