Oyster Shuck-Off is close at hand - May 6th!

Have you ever tried to shuck anything??

It is not easy.

Of course, coming from RI, growing up near the Narragansett Bay, and having been married to a quahoger for a short time many years ago, I have tried shucking little necks (quahogs). I have also opened scallops. None of it is easy!

Have you ever looked at an oyster?? They look impossible to open with a knife, and it also looks like it might be pretty easy to slice the palm of your own hand in doing so. Who was the first guy (probably an American Indian of some variety) that looked at an oyster and thought "mmmm, I think we should try to eat this".

Yuck - I would have stuck with the dandelions and berries!

However, oysters are a big delicacy for many people, and a good old fashioned oyster shucking contest always brings a crowd.

The fabulous Putnam restaurant, 85 Main, will be hosting another shuck-off on Sunday, May 6th. It draws a big crowd and offers a ton of fun!

Here are their flyers:

Here is a link to the 85 Main Oyster Shuck-Off page, where there is an application, if you would like to try your hand at shucking!

Another great excuse to visit Putnam and have a great time!

I am a Putnamaniac that loves all the fun events so close at hand, like The Oyster Shuck-Off!