Ways to Prepare and Cook Oysters
Oysters were plentiful along the U.S. east coast during the 1800s, and were cheap enough for the working class to buy. Over time, though, the demand for oysters depleted many of the beds. Their scarcity caused prices to rise and oysters became an expensive delicacy. INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS Oysters must be fresh and fat to be good and are in season from September to May. They are sometimes eaten during the summer months, but are not so palatable and…