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QuestionHow do you clean fresh picked oysters?Chef Anne Lloyd is a Professional Chef and the Owner of Nolavore in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chef Anne has had a career in the restaurant and food service industries for over 30 years and has traveled and cooked on both coasts of the United States as well as in Europe and Southeast Asia. She specializes in utilizing local and regional foods to create dishes featuring international flavors. She also provides full-service catering, prepared foods, gourmet packaged goods, pantry items, and kids' cooking camps and classes for all ages. She received a BA in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her Associate of Arts, Culinary Arts degree from the California Culinary Academy. Anne is an alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit.Spread all your oysters in a single layer. Then, hose off that single layer before shucking them to prepare them or eat them.
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QuestionShould I soak oysters in water?Community AnswerSoak the oysters for 20 minutes. The oysters will cycle the water through their system, cleaning themselves, and expel the sand. Repeat this process two more times, being sure to use clean water for each soaking. Remove the oysters from the bowl, empty the water and rinse before shucking, serving or cooking.
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QuestionAbout how much would it cost to buy all of the equipment needed?Community AnswerIt really depends on the tackle shop you go to, and you could also save money by going to a secondhand shop to get your equipment.
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QuestionIs eating them as you find them harmful, or should you harvest them whole, not leaving empty shells?Community AnswerYou really should harvest them whole. Eating them as you find them is dangerous and can spread disease.
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