“We’re thankful to have such a wonderful and consistent delivery method for our product.”Įvery year, Alaska Air Cargo carries about 20 million pounds of food, including herbs and other perishables like vegetables and fruit. “Whenever you use a living product, such as culinary herbs, it amplifies the flavor and dish and creates that finishing touch to elevate your dining experience,” she said. You can find North Shore Living Herbs + Greens in retail stores from Alaska to Southern California, New Mexico, Salt Lake City, Portland and more. Jules Buehler has worked for North Shore Living Herbs + Greens as a business development manager for three years, she says you can never go wrong by adding a pinch or two of fresh herbs to any dish (like beautiful basil or rich rosemary). Herbs are the ultimate sidekick, they go with everything!” – Jules Buehler from North Shore Living Herbs + Greens Step 4: Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy! Check out recipes on Hama Hama’s website. Step 3: Transfer oysters on the half shell to a bowl or plate filled with ice. You should feel a pop! Be careful not to spill the juice or puncture the meat. Tip: Point it down into the cup of the oyster and twist to separate the top and bottom shells. Step 2: Insert an oyster knife into the hinge to pry the oyster open. The point, or hinge, should be facing toward you. The curved side of the oyster should be against the palm of your hand. Step 1: Wearing gloves or using a kitchen towel, hold the oyster firmly in one hand, cup-side down. How to shuck oysters at home: What you’ll need: “We’re always trying to educate people to become familiar with shucking oysters, I think taking away restaurants has really empowered people.” Hama Hama is a 5th generation oyster farm that has been in business for over 100 years. “Being stuck at home and still being able to get fresh oysters and clams delivered to your doorstep has really broken down some of the intimating barriers that can come with preparing shellfish and has inspired people to try things they have never tried before or to experiment with different recipes to prepare oysters or clams,” Stang said. Regardless, it’s been exciting to watch oyster culture grow as people step out of the comfort zones in their kitchens to test their shellfish cooking skills. Stang says it’s helped their small business survive the pandemic, but restaurants help them thrive. These days, Hama Hama is shipping more shellfish straight to consumers’ homes rather than restaurants. We want oysters and clams to be iconic Northwest foods and that’s why being able to sell them through Alaska Air Cargo to get them super fresh to places around the country is really key,” – Justin Stang Adapting on the fly at home and in business “Air travel allows Northwest shellfish to be consumed as fresh as possible all over the U.S.” “If you want to eat fresh oysters in Chicago, the oysters might actually beat you there if you went to the airport and tried to get on a plane,” he added. “There’s probably more oysters flying on planes than people think,” said wholesale manager Justin Stang. Hama Hama Oysters sits at the mouth of the Hama Hama river on Hood Canal in Washington state, a Pacfic Northwest region packed with delicious oysters, mussels and clams.įor nearly 12 years, Hama Hama has partnered with Alaska Air Cargo to fly oysters to cities all over the country including Chicago, New York and Miami. Here are a few tips & must-trys: Be shellfish & stay home Fun fact – Oysters help boost your immune system to help fight off anything that comes your way. So, we reached out to some of the small businesses we partner with that bring fresh food to your tables. With so many of you staying home and cooking possibly for the first or the billionth time, we get that it can be overwhelming to cook a meal from scratch. “At Alaska, we’re doing everything we can so businesses continue to thrive and people at home stay safe.” Together, we play a role in bringing joy to consumers during this uncertain time,” said Rick Bendix, cargo marketing and business development program manager. We’re grateful for the relationships we have with our shippers from small to large, and freight forwarders who help small businesses deliver their products door to door across the country. Alaska Air Cargo is delivering the goods from shellfish to prepare in your kitchens to fresh herbs to mix with your soups or freshly baked bread. Today, many small businesses are flying products directly to consumers due to restaurants and retail stores being disrupted by COVID-19. Photos courtesy of Hama Hama Oysters & North Shore Living Herbs + Greens
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