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Oyster Roast
On a nice brisk, chill in the air day, there is nothing better you can do then go to an Oyster Roast. A group of men will start a wood fire, contained by a cinderblock fire pit. When the embers are blazing hot, they will place sheets of steel over the cinderblock structure. Oysters are placed on the steel sheets and burlap bags that have been soaked in water are placed over the oysters and moments later, the oysters are steamed to perfection.
Lined up and ready to go are the men with the empty wheelbarrows, assisted by guys with shovels. The steamed oysters are shoveled into the wheelbarrows, and off they go to the folks that are ready to consume the luscious treat.
The oysters are shoveled onto the tables made from sheets of plywood supported by well-placed sawhorses. You bring your own oyster knife, shucking glove and 'fixins', (cocktail sauce, extra horseradish for the cocktail sauce and hot sauce).
Oyster Roasts are a long time Virginia tradition going back to the Indians and the first settlers. The feasts are a great time to 'talk' politics, world events, socialize, and meet interesting people. You can eat Virginia peanuts while you are socializing and waiting for the first shovel full of oysters to be placed in front of you.
The best months for Oyster Roasts are those that end in the letter "r," September, October, November and December.
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