Be Bivalve Curious.
Love oysters, but don’t know much about them? You’ve come to the right place to learn!
In A Half Shell is an international oyster appreciation website that helps you navigate the world’s most exceptional oysters, producers, destinations, and experiences.
Oyster Basics
An overview of the exciting world of oyster appreciation. This is a perfect introduction for beginners and an easy refresher for professionals. 5 minute read.
Understand what makes a good oyster or good oyster service. This knowledge and point of view sets apart the casual oyster eater from an exceptional oyster seeker.
Creating a great oyster experience at home has never been easier, or essential to becoming an oyster connoisseur. Learn how!
Set the record straight on some of the most frequently asked questions and claims.
Explore the different producing regions and appellations of the world.
A small, but thoughtful collection of recipes using oysters or for oysters.
Blog Posts
Learn How to Taste Oysters Like a Pro
When we enjoy oysters, what exactly are we tasting? And why? This online course by Oyster Master Guild aims to provide you with a thoughtful understanding of how our senses work, how to improve your sensory literacy, and how different factors impact the flavor of oysters—breaking down merroir into easy-to-understand components and considerations.
Tagging along with La Famille Boutrais during one of the year’s most extreme tides gave me a whole new view of oyster farming.