Island Creek Octopus a la Gallega Style:One TinProducer: Costas y Mian Location: Galicia, Spain Story: The ocean has shaped the culture, cuisine, and economy of Galicia for centuries. Nicknamed the land of a thousand rivers, Galicia is studded with bays and inlets which are fed ras (aka estuaries). It's this magical brew of the fresh and salt water that makes Galicia one of the most prolific shellfishing regions in the world. Harvesting and canning production are entirely dictated by the seasons
and nice looking meat
who has been Irving’s mentor since the beginning
Story: A teacher for 25 years
also an oyster farmer
buttery flavor with just enough toasted kelp and salt to make your taste buds sing
the oysters will be stacked in trays and kept in deeper water for the winter months to protect the crop from the threat of ice and freezing temperatures
Salinity: 7 out of 10 (a bit saltier than ICO's)
make an updated version of a clam dip to serve with chips
we support responsible aquaculture in all forms - be it finfish
Their goal was to show young families on the tiny postage stamp of Chebeague Island that oyster farming could be a profitable and impactful business
And because they come frozen
narrow ponds fed by pristine spring water