Situated just a few hundred feet south of Deer Island, near Biloxi, the nutrient-rich waters that flow by the floating cages are producing some of the most sought-after oysters in the South.
French Hermit has only been in production less than two full years, but in that short time, their oysters have been embraced by Mississippi chefs, as well as chefs in six other states, and have been served in 28 restaurants around the country. Vestige in Ocean Springs, White Pillars, and Thirty Two in Biloxi, as well as The Manship in Jackson and Snackbar in Oxford, to name just a few, have all wowed their guests with these uniquely delicious oysters.
The amazingly-rich environment, the floating cages that allow the oysters to feed near the surface where the food they consume is most abundant, and the technique and skills French Hermit has developed have resulted in oysters that are so fat and delicious, chefs are raving about them. Beau Rivage Executive Chef Kristian Wade said of the first one he tried, “This is Biloxi butter.”
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Spring Celebrations
Tasty Sandwiches Perfect for Special Occasion Brunches
Local Chefs Rave About French Hermit Oyster Company
Anita and Mike Arguelles own what is arguably Mississippi’s most successful off-bottom oyster farm, French Hermit Oyster Company.
Hooray for Herbs
Fresh fruits and vegetables may be one of the best things about warmer weather, but don’t forget about fresh herbs!
Old Waverly Farm Hams are Delicious Year-Round
Old Waverly Farm does one thing, and they do it well. “We make hams and we sell them one ham at a time,” says Dee Berry. And many in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi, and now around the country, will agree it’s the best ham they’ve ever had.
Enjoy a Taste of the Tropics for Breakfast
Diet and exercise are integral parts of the formula for a healthy life. Though few people may look forward to giving up certain foods in favor of more nutritious diets, healthy, low-calorie foods don’t have to be boring and bland.
Now's the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right.
Growing Herbs at Home Is Fun
How many times have you needed fresh herbs and your only option was in the little plastic containers in the produce section?
Great Catch
Melissa Cookston's Salmon Series Switches Up Traditional Method of Grilling Fish
Alexandra Minton Earns National Honor as Level-Two Sommelier
While growing up in Ocean Springs, Alexandra Minton had a passion for music.
A Taste of Magnoliaa: Make Tonight Pho-nomenal
DIVIAN CONNER is a Mississippi mama of four ‘not so little’ little ones. Coming up with recipes, trying new ones, and feeding her crew of tweens and teens is her passion. Southern recipes, easy recipes, sorta hard recipes, but always delicious recipes is what you will find on her food blog, www.divianlconner.com. Now venturing into outdoor cooking over an open fire, Divian is fascinated with camp cooking and entertaining.
