Post-swap-meet Oyster Fest at Tomales Bay

[Fast Eddy]

Alvaro and the wagon boys put on quite a beach party. I only took a few pictureswhich Alvaro managed to avoid somehow.

Thanks all for the hospitality, Skillet for the navigation and Pismo Jim for the fuel handout and the tasty adult beverage.

1. Skillet
2. Fast Eddy
3. Pismo Jim

 

[Fast Eddy]

Oysters, 250 medium size and a Skillet added a couple dozen large size. Raw, bbq'd, with Mint/Dill Herb Crust, or lime and chipotle. We kind of invited ourselves so I only had a couple, but yum.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Eduardo's Paella

Beef ribs and sausage were browned first, set aside. Garlic and onions, bell pepper, then tomato sauce or salsa, chicken broth (I think), some seafood, mussels and clams, the meat was reintroduced, a couple bags of rice and finally these jumbo shrimp. There was calamari, but I didn't see how it was cooked. Browned before like the beef and sausage perhaps? Wow. It looked great. My son wasn't into it and we had to go. Sigh. At least I got a taste of the sausage and the sauce.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Thanks again

We had a great day.

 

[Skillet]

My turn...

Father and Son team. They work well together...
Mas grub...
Meeting of the minds...

 

[Skillet]

More.

Drinking the vino...
Finger lickin' good...
Cooking (with instruction from Eddy)...

 

[Russ in California]

I knew I was going to miss a good one.

 

[Skillet]

Try as we might, Jim and I could not find the campground where the others were holding up. We drove all the way up to Dillon Beach and back down to Marshall with no luck.

After dark, Jim found a wacky little road / turnout that went down to the perfect camping / tequila drinking spot.

No camping fee and a beautiful view in the morning...that is what I am talking about.

Thanks for the good times folks.

Jim's rig...
My Rig...
Guys harvesting oysters a couple hundred yards away in the morning.

 

[chicago]

Looks awesome!
That is ONE HELL of a frickin jumblaya pan Eduardo has.
Im betting it was tasty to boot!

Chicago

 

[450 DUDE]

Silly white guys its a -Paella :Paella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eduardo is not so much Cajun .

I had to leave early and I missed the all the good stuff totally bummed out Eduardo's Paella is first rate , the man can throw down!

Some other time my friend,
ken

 

[spressomon]

What a GREAT time we had!!!

Here's a few pics...

...Thanks to Alvaro, et al, for buying all the seafood! Hopefully you broke even or better Alvaro! And a big thanks to Eduardo for the magnificant Paella!!!


I think he said it's a 1965...and he bought it and has had it since 1972? "Gently used"

The beginning side of Eduardo's wonderful Paella!

We had all types of toppings for the scrumdilliyshish oysters!

 

[spressomon]

Another layer of flavor: EVO!

Eduardo's special Spanish Rice being added.

Paquita had a great time playing fetch!

 

[spressomon]

Topping off the Paella and getting ready to serve.

These boys will remember this day for a long time if not the rest of their lives: As you can see they had serious fun!

 

[spressomon]

Sean (silverscout) and Kate watching Paquita play with Sean's shoes .

The Oyster King...not to mention Alvaro did a respectable job swilling from the bota!

First night in the new Overland: Les (hoser), Julie, Sean & Kate. We had great fun camping at Bodega Dunes!!!

 

[spressomon]

And for those that wanted the Mint/Dill Herb Crust topping (I think it'd be great atop scallops too!):

Add equal parts to a food processor (or mince by hand...): Fresh dill & mint, fine dry bread crumbs, chives or mild onion. Add 1.5 times grated parmesan cheese. 4-5 crushed piquin peppers or similar to taste. Black pepper to taste. Lemon zest. Combine and add enough extra virgin olive oil to wet.

Top oysters on the 1/2 shell...roast/bake/bbq until golden.

Base recipe: Emeril. As written: With Dan's tweaks...

 

[yzftaco]

Damn that looks AMAZING!! My mouth is watering looking at the Paella! Seriously!

It's on the books for next year..

I went Canoing at Del Valle Lake that day..

 

[Silverscout]

Wow, what a great time. The food was excellent (thanks Eduardo) and the company superb. I can’t wait for next year. Sorry but I neglected to bring a camera, but thanks to everyone else who shared. Speaking of sharing, I heard great things about Dan’s Oyster Herb topping. Thanks for sharing.

 

[spressomon]

Wow, what a great time. The food was excellent (thanks Eduardo) and the company superb. I can’t wait for next year. Sorry but I neglected to bring a camera, but thanks to everyone else who shared. Speaking of sharing, I heard great things about Dan’s Oyster Herb topping. Thanks for sharing.

Dang: You didn't get to try it?! I was busy tak'n bbq'd oysters to our gals and I forgot about my bros .

I can't wait a year to do this again! Let's plan a campout somewhere on the coast and although we may not have Eduardo's paella (or maybe we will ) we can certainly have a wonderful shell fish cookout in camp! Let's do it!!!

 

[Silverscout]

The last time Kate ate an oyster was on our second date. She hasn’t touched one since. She ate several oysters with that herb topping and all I hear is how good it was. I’m definitely ready to expand my palate.

As for more beach camping, I’m in! In won’t be that same without Eduardo’s Paella but we’ll make do. I’ve always been a big fan of camping near the ocean. In fact, Kate and I may be at USAL Beach in September. Lets talk.

 

[spressomon]

The last time Kate ate an oyster was on our second date. She hasn’t touched one since. She ate several oysters with that herb topping and all I hear is how good it was. I’m definitely ready to expand my palate.

As for more beach camping, I’m in! In won’t be that same without Eduardo’s Paella but we’ll make do. I’ve always been a big fan of camping near the ocean. In fact, Kate and I may be at USAL Beach in September. Lets talk.

Oh...the thought of black sand between da toes! Let's go...are there any oyster & clam farms that far north or do we need to swing by HI?