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Transmissions from Island Creek Oysters, the little oyster farm, tinned fish cannery, caviar packer, and restaurant group that could. Based in Duxbury, MA.

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Meet Dan Foster – renaissance man, caveman in training, Jack of many trades and interests. A leader of the coveted “Saquish boys” crew who grows our Aunt Dotty and Tumblecan oysters.

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Ready Or Not: Inside North America's Largest Lobster Processing Plant

The smell hits you before you even step inside the front door. A large sign with a lobster’s claw, the only indication that you’re at the right place.

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Smoked Salmon Toast with Roe and Pickled Fixins

Here’s an easy weekday breakfast or meal to make on your next vacation.

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Rethinking Oyster and Wine Pairings

Shuck two oysters from the same state, from the same species, and you might swear they come from different places entirely — one umami and mineral like miso soup, the other clean and bready like a saltine cracker.

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What Does Google and An Oyster Farm Have In Common?

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    Transmissions from the little oyster farm that could. We farm shellfish, hand-pack caviar, run a domestic tinned fish cannery, and work with some of the country's best chefs.

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    A weekly newsletter about food, wine, travel, and the art of everyday good taste from the writer Sara Keene.

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    Brand Marketing at Island Creek Oysters

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