Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I need a bushel of oysters by Thursday evening. Where local (southern St Mary's) is the best place to buy to cook at home?
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Chasey_Lane
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Thanks! I called and they have some, although pricey at $70 a bushel. Is this the now going rate?? I'm used to $45-$50 a bushel.
Well, Chasey, now that menhaden are cat food instead of rockfish food, rocks are having to eat oysters instead, which means that there are less for humans to eat.
Or something like that....
Just across the bridge in St. Leonard is a farm store (Something Harvest or Bounty .............) if you're willing to drive a few minutes. I've bought from them several times this year. They usually charge $6/dz and will give deals with more. Not sure of pricing on a bushel but I will vouch for their quality. I'm hooked on them.
Roman
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Natron0915
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Have bought several times from Crabknockers in Leonardtown, and been pleased everytime. Not sure what their bushel price is, but I've bought a 1/2 for $40. The quote you received seems about right.
Yep. Love that place. Not very big on their milk (we go to the other farm store Spider Hall down 231 for theirs). Their oysters and soft shells are great. Their produce is pretty good as well.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Last year I paid $50 for a bushel Christmas Eve. I've been buying them the same day for a few years. It's hard to believe they've gone up that much in a year.
Just found a place near Ridge, $50 a bushel so we'll go that route.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
littlelady
God bless the USA
Chasey, I know you specified St. Mary's, but Patuxent Seafood (Broome's Island) is another option for you, or others that may be looking for oysters. We use them for oysters and crabs.
http://www.patuxentseafood.com/prices.html
http://www.patuxentseafood.com/prices.html
I remember not that many years ago when $70 was cheap. It sure is great to see the oysters come back like they have. I still pay $45-$50/bushel locally but that's right off the boat from some local fellas and not "full retail" so you got a good price. mmmmm...oysters.
Patuxent Seafood Company in Broomes Island. $60 a bushel, check out the website for other prices, www.patuxentseafood.com
They blow them up with fresh water........it's cheating and takes all flavor out .....also quasi illegal.
A lot of the shuckers do that....
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Huh, didn't know that. That would explain some things. I thought the less "brine" taste of the oysters here I always attributed to different water. (I lived in New Orleans for many years and ate gulf oysters). Sad that they do that.
littlelady
God bless the USA
Wow. Learn about members every day. I didn't know you lived in NOLA. I was born and raised there and went to LSU. Yes, can't top a Louisiana oyster. Oyster po'boys will always be my top fave food. You can't get that authentic sandwich anywhere else, except in NOLA. I miss my hometown.
Do yourself a favor and run over to Ocean City and buy some Chincoteague oysters and clams.............................
It will be well worth the trip, SALTY SALTY SALTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they will be small and slim not like our slungers we get around here, but salty, flavorful, yummy !!!!
It will be well worth the trip, SALTY SALTY SALTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they will be small and slim not like our slungers we get around here, but salty, flavorful, yummy !!!!