The Hawthornes Must Have Their Oysters.

 

 The Hawthornes love their oysters.

But you knew that.

We're on our second bushel of oysters.

I wanted grilled,

but the weather wasn't cooperating.

And Mr. Hawthorne refuses to go outside

and grill on the deck in the rain.

Such a woosie.

These oysters were broiled.

This is one of my favorite oyster preparations:

 

Pour melted butter over oysters.

Combine:

4 parts grated Parmesan cheese

1-2 parts hot Paprika

Pinch or two of sugar

Sprinkle Parmesan mixture over top of oysters

and place under broiler until nicely browned

and heated through.

This is a most excellent preparation

of this bivalve mollusc.

Crassostrea virginica.