Malpeque Oysters September 6, 2025 v2

Enjoy that amazing long trek.  When do you leave ?

Once on P.E.I you have to find "Malpeque" N.W. island, and eat their world renowned

famous Oysters.  Tony enjoyed them each time over 16 years, while I waited outside

on the grass, eating a homemade cheese sandwich, as I am highly Allergic to all

Shellfish!

Malpeque oysters are 

a variety of the native eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, specifically Malpeque Bay, and are famous for their balanced, clean, sweet flavor with a moderate brine and a meaty texture. Recognized as the "tastiest oyster in the world" at the 1900 Paris World's Fair, these oysters are highly prized for their rich history, teardrop-shaped shells, and tender meats, and are harvested using traditional hand-tonging methods from the cold, pristine waters of PEI.

Received by chance: Hi Bill: John Bell was a direct descendant of Rev. William Bell, the famous first Presbyterian Minister in Perth. I don't think John ever had much interest in his heritage. I went to school  with Pat, their daughter. John's Mother came to the school once to listen to us do story telling. It was only when I started doing research for an LCGS book "Lanark County Legends" that I realized that they actually were a pretty famous family, many of whom were  "legends". John was "different". He and Halcyon were friends with my parents until they (the Bells) discovered alcohol and that ended the relationship, since my parents were teetotallers!

Rose Mary