oysters and the art of war

Into my third oyster during a trip to a farm in Tomales Bay, I contemplated the similarities between shucking oysters and the art of (love and) war.

The old adage that there are a lot of oysters (and fish) out in the ocean is quite true.



There is a wide selection of oysters to choose from. Select wisely. Know what you want before you make your choice.



The easiest way to win this war is to have the menfolk in your family do all the work.

Hello, Mr. D...

They take their battles seriously. Especially when they are outfitted in their Oakleys.

Pick one that suits your requirements. Then, study it well. I meant the oysters.



Learn about its strengths and weaknesses. Find its weakest spot. Still talking about oysters.

Rely on what warriors before us have done. They have already figured out that having a sharp sturdy weapon helps your objectives. And, in our case, it would be an oyster shucker.



Once you've found its weak spot, follow through with your attack until the opponent is defenseless. Persistence is key.

At this point, victory is yours for the taking.



And, as you can see, we had many a victory.


With a little vinegar + red onions + secret spices + cilantro.

Winning has never been so sweet and (ful)filling.

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