Peak oyster season is here, meaning Southerners will be slugging slimy, sweet, salty oysters by the dozen through the “r” months and beyond. While oysters boast exquisite flavor profiles, they are also rich in vitamins and minerals, too. Every oyster offers pearls of health benefits, whether they contain a small, round gem or not.
Luigi Paoli Maggioni traded life in a Milanese seminary for a life of oystering, just as his great-great-grandson Jeff Beasley has traded his guitar for oyster boats; and thus, the lore lives on.
It’s that time of year! Excitement and anticipation swell at the “raw bar” section of a menu. Diners get a twinkle in their eye as they catch a glimpse of shells over ice. A salty aroma fills the air. When the months that end in “-er” come around, it’s oyster season in the South.
