Five pearls of oyster wisdom
Consider the oyster, our Atlantic or Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica.
Consider the brave soul who ate the first one.
And consider how the oyster makes it to our table.
A little oyster is born. First he is a larva, called a trochophore. A few hundred thousand of his mother’s eggs were expelled into the water and fertilized by the roving sperm of an unknown donor. For two weeks or so, the little larva is a free spirit, swimming and roaming where the tides take him, swilling plankton and algae.
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Art exhibit celebrates, and helps, animals
Seaside Art Gallery is hosting the Animals in Art exhibit featuring local, national and international artists. The show celebrates the wonders of animals and their importance in our lives.
Rolling with the KDH Derby Brigade
It’s a whirlwind of neon wheels and purple knee socks. Black helmets and blazing tattoos. Concrete and brutal heat.
Inspirational photo tops 34th Frank Stick Show
Ray Mathews’ photography, “Portsmouth Island Church” won The Best in Show Award at the 34th Frank Stick Show. The exhibition was organized by Dare County Arts Council at the Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head.
Daniel Tosh tour includes Richmond, Durham
Tosh Tour Twenty Twelve will travel nationwide starting on Thursday, April 5, in Austin, Tex. Toth will be performing at the Landmark Theater in Richmond, Va. on Thursday, April 12.
Take the chill out with chowder
With the recent cold snap, Rosie’s gastronomic thoughts turned to satisfying and comforting chowders.
Flatpicking workshop wraps with benefit concert
National flatpicking guitar champions Steve Kaufman and Robin Kessinger played a benefit guitar concert on January 8, 2012 at the Cape Hatteras Elementary School.
Camellia watercolor workshop
Linda Miller will be teaching basic drawing skills, observation and watercolor techniques to create a botanical painting.
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Pig out at Currituck BBQ Company
The search for great barbecue is never ending, but you only need to drive to Coinjock in Currituck County to find it.
‘After Dark’ series returns for 2012
All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores begins its third year of offering a great cure for all ages of the winter doldrums.
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