10 Wonderful Oyster Instagrammers You Should Be Following
I love Instagram. Dare I say even more so than blogging? Every time I scroll through my oyster-centric feed on @inahalfshellblog, I always discover something beautiful, surprising, funny, and inspiring. Oyster Instagrammers are a total thing now.
But maintaining a high-quality Instagram feed is hard work! It takes a lot of time and energy to come up with consistently stellar content and a dependable vibe. Here are 10 amazing oyster-centric accounts that I adore, admire and suggest you follow if you want to live, eat, sleep, and dream about oysters all day every day.
#1 Hama Hama Oysters
A lot of farms are on IG now, but few do it quite as well as Hama Hama. It's like Food Network meets Travel Channel for oysters! Breathtaking farm scenery, ridiculous sunsets (I'm a total sucker for sunsets), and flawless shucks. Follow @hamahamaoysters
330 Likes, 8 Comments - Hama Hama Company (@hamahamaoysters) on Instagram: "You have a few more hours to get yer oyster orders in for 2day shipping before the weekend, and one..."
#2 Forty North Oyster Farms
My two favorite kinds of FNOF posts are whenever @oysterdog makes a cameo and when the guys discover random sea critters in their fields. They're making a name for NJ oysters! Follow @fortynorthoysters
209 Likes, 5 Comments - Forty North Oyster Farms (@fortynorthoysters) on Instagram: "@oysterdog will do anything for an oyster π"
#3 Pangea Shellfish
Oysterologists/wholesalers/growers, they know how to ace the presentation. Nobody else showcases so many oysters varieties as flawlessly as they do. My theory is that there's a reason why Pangea's logo kind of resembles a brain... Follow @pangeashellfish
98 Likes, 3 Comments - Pangea Shellfish Company (@pangeashellfish) on Instagram: "We give you our hearts, today and everyday. #eatmoreoysters #lovepeaceandslurps #happyvalentinesday"
#4 Pleasure House Oysters
Chris Ludford is the master of the thoughtful long-form Instagram caption. I learn something about Virginia history and waterfront culture every time I catch one of his posts. Follow @pleasurehouseoysters
292 Likes, 4 Comments - On Twitter: @LynnhavenOyster (@pleasurehouseoysters) on Instagram: "Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Even our oysters wear green. ''Tis the season for algae and temperate..."
#5 Hog Island Oyster Co.
Confession: I actually have to scroll past Hog Island's posts really fast sometimes or else they end up making me TOO HUNGRY (or should I say hangry)? It's the most foodielicious of the oyster farm IG's. Follow @hogislandoysterco
508 Likes, 9 Comments - Hog Island Oyster Co. (@hogislandoysterco) on Instagram: "Bi-valves and bubbly. Keeping it classy on this beautiful #MLkday! π·@cpisone #hogislandoysterco..."
#6 Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
Ok, well actually, Fanny Bay's feed might give HIO a run for their money. They share and curate gorgeous oyster platters and other seafood. On a related note, can we talk about why these amazing places are across the country from me?? Follow @fannybayoystersο»Ώ
262 Likes, 4 Comments - Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market (@fannybayoysters) on Instagram: "It's Happy Hour at #FannyBayOysterBar and we are serving @taylorshellfish Totten Pacific Oysters..."
#7 Oyster Obsession
An endless oyster shellebration feedβall forms are welcome here! What's also impressive is OO's drool-worthy collection of oyster recipes on their website. Follow @oysterobsession
62 Likes, 5 Comments - Oyster Obsession (@oysterobsession) on Instagram: "Your oyster #recipe of the day: Gin Oysters with Lime and Masago. Recipe link in bio^ β€οΈ and..."
#8 Signature Oysters
There are plenty of oyster lovers outside of North America too, but only a few IG'ers really have stood out for me. Signature Oysters consistently pushes the envelope and keeps me guessing. Follow @signatureoysters
164 Likes, 4 Comments - Signature Oysters (@signatureoysters) on Instagram: "Morning, oyster lovers! How about some freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters from @tunsteadoysters to..."
#9 Shuckinhell
Not frequently updated, but when this mystery account does, it's ah-may-zing. THANK YOU for putting the awful, terrible shucks on blast. It's a dirty job and I'm glad they're doing it. The captions are everything. Follow @shuckinhell
8 Likes, 3 Comments - @shuckinhell on Instagram: "Jesus wept #oysters #shucking #terrible #mangled #why #nope #shuckinhell @inahalfshellblog"
#10 The Art of Oysters
Lastly, I want to put up my new side project up for consideration. The Art of Oysters is to showcase shuckers and chefs who actually take the time to do it right, or do it differently. Follow @theartofoysters
98 Likes, 11 Comments - The Art of Oysters (@theartofoysters) on Instagram: "Got your #oysterbae? Featuring the work of @hint.stagram #artofoysters γ»γ»γ» In a mood for #oysters &..."