Oysterlicious with ShuckerPaddy
By ShuckerPaddy aka P.A.McMurray
The Oyster is 25million years old, with just as many stories. I’m @ShuckerPaddy aka Patrick McMurray World Champion & Guinness Book Shucker, Restauranteur, Publican Author & Seanchaí.
I’ve been Shuckin’Around for 35 years and travelled the World for the Oyster.
Oysterlicious stories will be told - from Aphrodisiac to Zinc. History, Merroir, Aquaculture, travel, competition, restaurants, F&B and kitchen stories from Behind the Raw Bar.
Get involved - want to ask a question? Drop me a line through InstaGram @ShuckerPaddy or shuckerpaddy@yahoo.ca
Shuckingly yours, Paddy
Oysterlicious with ShuckerPaddy Jul 21, 2020
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The Story of Winning the World Championships of Oyster Opening 2002 - Galway Oyster Festival
Most that get to Galway do not win. As with any contest. I had 3 previous year’s attempts - landing in the top 3. With Oyster Shucking Contests there’s is a fine balance of who you are up against, your skills with the knife, and Luck of the Draw - for a great basket of Oysters - thats Mother Nature’s role in the BigGame. 2002 had a couple of bumps in the road - but I got a great basket of shells to work with.
Jul 02, 202125:26
How to Get to Galway - World Oyster Shucking Championships - a training story.
Once you win the National, competitors may qualify for international competitions. In the Oyster World, TyneValley PEI is the Canadian Champs - and your ticket to Galway - home of the world Championships of Oyster Opening since 1954 - THIS is the “big game” the place where all Oyster Shuckers want to get to. But first, you’ll have to train for it.
Jul 02, 202110:58
Tyne Valley - the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championships
If you want to go to the World Championships (of anything) you’re gonna have to win your National’s. Tyne Valley PEI is that place. On the first full weekend of August, since 1973, Shuckers gather, open oysters, and tell stories.
Jul 02, 202116:37
How ShuckerPaddy got started in the Oyster Shucking Contest World
I suppose most folks choose to enter into any contest…even Shucking contests… Me? I was told i would be competing a mere 2 weeks after starting at Rodney’s Oyster House 1992.
Jul 02, 202115:07
OysterStout a ShuckerPaddy Story.
The story of how I started making Oyster Stout in Toronto 1998ish and where it’s at Today. #Oyster #Stout #Beer #Bivalves #Sustainable #Shucking #ShuckerPaddy
Jun 14, 202111:39
Valentine’s Day Oystering - ShuckSafe Kids
VDay the biggest day of the year for every Oyster Bar globally! Wonder why? It’s the Zinc - and other tasty tidbits... have a listen.
Feb 14, 202119:11
North America’s Big 5 Species of Oysters
An Oyster is an Oyster, just grab the sauce and go!...Not necessarily so... There are 5 Species of Oysters in NorthAmerica - and flavour is based on Species, Region and Grower - let’s get Oysterlicious!
Aug 26, 202037:07
You always remember your First... Oyster
You gotta start somewhere.... I’ve been asked many time HOW did you, a city kid from Toronto - ever get into the Oyster Biz? - well it’s a bit of a story...or two...
Jul 24, 202022:59
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