Oysters are a Tallahassee tradition. Leroy Milligan would know. He’s been in the oyster business for more than 50 years and can tell the difference between an oyster from Texas and from Apalachicola Bay. The (farmed) Apalachicola oyster wins every time. An employee at Shell Oyster Bar shucks a plate of oysters Wednesday, May 29, […]
From coast to coast, spanning Connecticut to Florida to Washington state, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisories warning against the consumption of raw oysters have been making headlines. Over the past year alone, multiple recalls have been issued because of the potential contamination of oysters with foodborne illnesses such as norovirus, salmonella, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, […]
A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says efforts to restore oyster populations could have benefits beyond just survival of the species. The report, released last week, outlines strategies for reaping the most benefits from oyster restoration. Allison Colden, Maryland executive director for the foundation, said oysters are “a powerful tool” to mitigate and […]
Looking to get in the mood? For centuries, many foods and herbs have been thought to boost libido by acting as natural aphrodisiacs, substances believed to increase sexual desire, arousal or pleasure. Lisa Davis, host and producer of the Health Power podcast and author of Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for […]
With love in the air, you might be looking for some foods to get you and your partner in the mood this Valentine’s Day. It’s a quest that has a lot of history behind it. For centuries, many foods and herbs have been thought to boost libido by acting as natural aphrodisiacs, substances believed to […]
Jan. 21—The world may be your oyster, but oysters themselves are a love it or hate it proposition. Evidence uncovered by archaeologists have shown that humans have been enjoying oysters for more than 160,000 years with evidence they roasted them over fire. Romans were the first to culture oyster reefs 2,000 years ago and today […]