It's OK to eat oysters in "non-R" months

In his book The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell (Random House, 2007), Mark Kurlansky writes that the “don’t eat oysters in months without R’s in them” rule was true for a while, in part because it was hard to keep them from spoiling in hot weather before modern refrigeration was invented. But, he adds, oyster-lovers also noticed that oysters tasted best in cooler months because spawning, which takes place in May, June, July, and August, makes oysters translucent, thin, and less tasty. That still holds true today, although modern oyster-farming techniques are starting to work around flavor issues.

Bottom line: Enjoy oysters whatever month you’re in, but expect peak flavor outside of spring and summer.

Saving oysters could save your house—or at least your dinner

One of the many environmental benefits of wild oyster reefs is increased protection against soil erosion. Reefs stabilize ocean shorelines, making them less susceptible to damage by hurricanes and strong storms. Being filter feeders, wild oysters also remove bacteria, sediments, and even oil spills from waterways, making oyster reefs cleaner habitats for shrimp, clams, snails, and crabs, and the improved water quality encourages seagrass growth, which creates better habitats for fish.

Oysters really are an aphrodisiac

Sometimes. Maybe. Very few scientific studies have shown that oysters can actually raise your sexual desire, but they still could help spur it on. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food; zinc is a key mineral for sexual health in men, and severe cases of zinc deficiency can lead to impotence. However, it’s more likely that oysters could raise your libido by the power of suggestion, much like peaches, alcohol, chocolate, or any other food with a desire-boosting rep.

Shrimp Nutritional Information

Shrimp is a shellfish that is in the crustacean family. It is either caught wild by net trawling or can be raised in aquaculture farms. The tail meat of shrimp is eaten and can be boiled, steamed, grilled, fried, baked or broiled. It can be prepared as a main course or as an ingredient in chowders and soups, salads, appetizers and sushi. It is widely available throughout the United States as fresh or frozen shrimp.
Contents

Per 100g serving—approximately 3 1/2 oz.—shrimp provides 106 calories with only 16 calories from fat. The same serving size also has around 20g of protein, around 2g of fat and 1g of carbohydrates. Shrimp delivers vitamins D and B12 and also contains minerals, including phosphorus, copper and especially selenium.
Benefits

Shrimp is an excellent source of protein. Shrimp also provides omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce the risks of heart disease by reducing triglyceride levels in the bloodstream. Shrimp also contains selenium, essential for proper thyroid and immune system function.
Misconceptions

Shrimp has a reputation of raising cholesterol levels. However, it has been determined that eating shrimp increases HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol. Also, shrimp decreases LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Where does your steak come from

Salmon Seasons

When is fresh or wild salmon season? People often ask for fresh salmon when they mean wild salmon that is why I included both terms. Typically wild salmon season runs from first of March to late November although some species are available late into winter. My advice is to always buy Alaskan salmon, if it is not available fresh, frozen Alaskan salmon is just as good, the process they use often makes the frozen salmon actually fresher than the “fresh” salmon you buy in market.