Cherrystone Aqua-Farms

When you're planning those holiday menus... don't forget the breakfast beverages! A chunu-topped #bloodymary is the perfect way to start festive mornings. What are you planning on using Cherrystone Aqua-Farms' clams and oysters for during your holiday feasts this season?

HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Shucked Oyster Pints Preorder by Thursdays at 10am EST for Tuesday delivery throughout December. All the bivalve-y goodness without the hassle of shucking. Fry 'em, put 'em in stuffing, bake 'em... you have options.

Did you know we purge our clams in a state-of-the-art wet storage system using filtered water from our main harvest site? This not only reduces grit, but also increases the clams' shelf life. Purging encourages them to expel sand and clean their guts. Since the water is filtered, there isn't anything for the clams to eat, so their metabolisms slow and it essentially puts them in 'hibernation' mode, so they expel less energy and stay alive without food longer. We do still recommend rinsing your clams before preparing them, as some sediment may remain on the clams after purging.

Monday Menu Feature: Watch House Points 🦪 Grown on the historic Watch House Point oyster grounds on the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore near the Atlantic Ocean, this area is known for its beautiful waters and great tasting shellfish. These make for great roasting oysters, as their shells can be difficult to open for the novice shucker. 🌊 Flavor Profile: Salty with hints of cucumber and melon 🥒 Average Size: 3” 📏 Pairs well with: a pilsner or crisp sauvignon blanc

Monday Menu Feature: Littleneck, Middleneck, & Topneck Clams 🤤 Hard Clam, Quahog, Round Clam, Hard-Shelled Clam, Mercenaria mercenaria… regardless of what you call ‘em we raise the best tasting ones in the world thanks to the pristine waters they’re grown in! All of our clams are purged in our state of the art wet storage system for superior cleanliness and shelf life. ⁠ 🌊⁠ No matter which size you like the best, they can be grilled, steamed, served with pasta, made into soup, or enjoyed on the half shell. ⁠ 🍴⁠ We measure our clams across the hinge, and carry three sizes for our e-commerce customers to enjoy: ⁠ 📏⁠ Littlenecks: Around 7/8”-1” across the hinge ⁠ Middlenecks: Around 1” - 1.2” across the hinge ⁠ Topnecks: 1.2”+ across the hinge

Don't miss out on fresh oysters (and/or clams) on your Thanksgiving spread! 🦪 Order by 10am EST on Tuesday 11/26 for delivery Wednesday 11/27, just in time for the festivities! 🌊 www.clamandoyster.com

TASTY DEPENDABILITY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grit free, tasty, fresh and always timely delivery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edward W.

Looking for shucked oyster pints just in time for Thanksgiving?! Order on our website by THURSDAY 11/21 at 10am EST for delivery Tuesday 11/26. Oyster stuffing, here we come! Shucked oyster pints are available through the end of the year for delivery on Tuesdays. Schedule your delivery date via the calendar during the checkout process.

ALWAYS OUTSTANDING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do not hesitate to order, definitely outstanding quality’s, freshness and taste. Products shipped overnight, arrive in cooler safe and sound ready to be consumed. Clams will only need a simple rinse prior to cooking. Have ordered six or seven times and pleased with everything ordered. ENJOY!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mark D.

PROUDLY FARM RAISED 👩🌾 There’s a lot of talk (and misinformation) when it comes to aquaculture and farm-raised bivalves. ❌ A few of our favorite facts: 🎉 We grow our clams and oysters in the same ocean-flushed waters as their wild counterparts, so they have the same incredible flavor. 🌊 We operate put-and-take fisheries, so we only harvest what we plant. This doesn’t deplete wild shellfish populations and is incredibly sustainable. 🦪 Bivalves are filter feeders: they improve water quality and contribute to increased species diversity – win win! ✔ We control our process from spawning to sale, which means we can offer products that strictly adhere to our quality standards. We have the final say in every part of the bivalves from birth, to rearing and husbandry, to market. ⭐ All this means superior clams and oysters with sustainability in mind.