Bluff Oysters

Oysters are one of my favourite foods and of all the varieties available, I think Bluff oysters from the Foveaux Strait in New Zealand are the best. Bluff oysters (aka Bluffies) are harvested from March to August, so I am in luck this year as I happen to be in New Zealand.

 
Soul Bar kicks off the season with an all-you-can-eat Bluff oyster bonanza. Unfortunately both days of this event sold out almost as soon as the offer was publicised. Not to worry, there are a few other offers around and I think we will try to get a booking at Euro where they offer a dozen bluff oysters for $19 at lunchtime bookings in March.

Everyone has their own preferred accompaniments for raw oysters. My ideal is just icy cold oysters served with lemon wedges and black pepper. I was lucky enough to have some farmed Bluff oysters at a friend's place the other day, served exactly like this, but unfortunately I didn't take a photo of her 'pin-worthy' presentation. If you are interested in any ideas for serving oysters, be sure to check out our Bamboo and Blue Oyster Board on Pinterest.

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