Shucking Oysters Alabama Canning Company Bayou La Batre

The Gulf Coast villages of Bayou La Batre and Coden are two of Alabama’s most distinctive, with roots going back to the French settlements of the 18th century. For generations, the proud inhabitants of these communities have extracted their modest livings from the sea, sustained by a lesson handed down over time— that providing for the needs of one’s family is the only true measure of success. But the world has changed drastically for them. A global economy of higher gas prices and cheap imported seafood has threatened the lifeblood of the area. And in recent years a rash of hurricanes, culminating with Hurricane Katrina, has battered the hopes and dreams of these Bayou towns. But they have known hard times and massive changes before. In the 1970s, refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos flooded into the area and within a few years made up a third of the local population. Three Buddhist temples soon took their places among the Catholic, Baptist, and Pentecostal churches that predominated, and for a time the different ethnic groups coexisted in a kind of uneasy peace. But now they are learning to pull together in an uncertain struggle to rebuild their communities. In the Path of the Storms is a powerful portrait in words and photographs of a unique and unforgettable place. It is a story of tradition, and forces of change, and the epic struggle of these Gulf Coast communities to survive and thrive.

Chef Revival 1000 Oyster Shucking Gloves Keep your hands protected from accidental blade slips and razor sharp shells with the Chef Revival 1000 oyster shucking glove. Its strong, natural rubber construction makes it ideal for gripping in both wet and dry conditions.br /br / The Chef Revival 1000 oyster shucking glove is both cut and abrasion resistant for excellent safety on the job. Sold by the pair. This item cannot ship to Post Office boxes, overseas locations, or any location but the Lower

Stainless Oyster Shucking Shucker Knife New IMPORTANT NOTES Please know that items purchased from us will be shipped direct from California. If you are in the USA, your item will arrive much sooner than items being shipped from overseas. Take advantage of our combined shipping to save even more! DETAILS OF ITEM This is a new oyster shucking knife that overall measures 6 inches long with a stainless steel blade that measures 2.5 inches long. This is a great tool that works with rock oysters, har

New Stainless Oyster Shucker Shucking Knife IMPORTANT NOTES Please know that items purchased from us will be shipped direct from California. If you are in the USA, your item will arrive much sooner than items being shipped from overseas. Take advantage of our combined shipping to save even more! DETAILS OF ITEM This is a new oyster shucking knife that overall measures 6 inches long with a stainless steel blade that measures 2.5 inches long. This is a great tool that works with rock oysters, har

Shucking oysters couldn't be easier with this EKCO oyster knife. This knife features a stainless steel blade with a blunt tip, and a wooden handle for easy use. The sturdy construction is made to withstand the harsh motions involved with preparing fresh shellfish.