Taylor Shellfish Farms Tom Stocks Talks Oysters, Clams, Geoducks, and White Wine

Tom Stocks of Taylor Shellfish Farms joins us in this episode to chat about Oysters and more.Taylor Shellfish Farms started farming shellfish in the  Puget Sound in 1890.  Much has changed about how Oysters, Clams, and Geoducks are farmed since the 1890's Tom shares a ton of information about Taylor Shellfish works to insure that the shellfish you enjoy today will be available in the future.  Sustainable is the focus every single day.We learn about what makes the Oysters of Puget Sound some of the most desirable Oysters in the world today.  Tom shares how he trains his staff how to shuck Oysters blindfolded so that they can effortlessly and safely shuck hundreds of Oysters daily at Taylors Oyster Bars. Tom has even designed a knife that makes the process easy and safe.Tom explains why they do not serve red  wine at their restaurants. (the shellfish come first)Baseball, beverages, food and more help round out the episode.There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExploringWash)