'like the sea'

The subject of this post is what I say to anyone who asks me what an oyster tastes like. Isn't that true? I have tried really hard but I can't come up with a better description. They taste like the sea! I introduced Mum and Maggie to them recently when I ordered them for lunch when we were all in Edinburgh and they agreed. They do. (BTW we ate in The Ship in Leith which doesn't appear to have a website but is very very good and if you are ever in the area do pop in as the food was really memorable).

Anyway, this isn't a recipe, just some nice pictures of oysters and my favourite place to get them! We are going to the cottage this weekend and I will be nipping into Whitby to visit this wee stall.

What's that? You can't see the seafood? Oh Ok then...

Not that much better but they were busy and whilst happy to be photographed by their greediest customers (we go a lot) we didn't want to interupt their busy trade.

However we did buy these...

Aren't they GORGEOUS?

Now it is of course lovely to eat Oysters in slingbacks with a glass of champagne at the ready. But there is something unbeatable about eating them, with a squeeze of lemon, sat on Whitby Pier with the wind in your hair and the sound of seagulls in your ears, watching the boats go by.

Sit. Slurp. Sigh.

So if you are ever in Whitby, walk down the harbour on the side opposite the Church and Abbey, past Woolworths, towards the pier. Next to a Gyspy fortune telling caravan with a mysterious scarved lady you will find Nobles and three freshly shucked osyters for £2.

Comments

[Nonnie]

I always thought oysters looked disgusting but then last year at out work Christmad dinner we had a huge seafood platter for a starter and one of my colleagues persuaded me to try one. You are absolutely right, they really do taste of the sea and they are delicious. I do think Whitby harbour would be a perfect place to eat them.

[lazylol]

Oh Whitby, I love that place! I love seafood but haven't tried oysters. Maybe next time I'm in Whitby I will!
I just found your blog today and am looking forward to reading through your posts - I love food too. lol.

[Sunila Galappatti]

I'd get my fortune told on the way. Imagine swallowing your future with your oysters. On a cold day by the sea.

[Carli]

Mmmmm I love the sea... and oysters...and you!!!!! yummy. apparently we are supposed to have some of the best oysters in the world over here at Walton and Harwich, because the sea is so grimey! can't wait to eat some soon!

[Sarah]

the oysters I ate in a restaurant in Whitby on saturday night (with a glass of champs, yum yum!) were from Colchester which I believe is down 'your way'? But stay away from them just now honey ok?!

[newgreenshoes]

hello

i found you through Yarnstorm, great post on Whitby.

Sarah

[vanessa]

A very good excuse to visit Whitby, and stay in the cottage again!