Apparantly it's oyster season on the East Coast of Canada. My local
supermarket are advertising them for 99 cents each. I've no idea
whether that's a good price or not. But I was intrigued as to how
many different varieties I can choose from - five listed in the flyer,
all with the exception of Blue Point from N.Y., came from the
Maritimes.
Words to describe each variety ranged from "small & round"; " fresh,
clean, salty with a sweet aftertaste"; " "meatier & free-of-sand";
"melt-in-your-mouth, delicate texture" and "meaty yet salty interior
and and smooth creamy texture". Now how confusing is all that!!.
What the heck, I'm going to buy some and make hot oysters au gratin
from my Culina Mundi book. It gives step by step directions with
beautiful pictures. Would five be enough for one person? I'll
probably make rice & salad to accompany. e.