S2 EP 32: Of Oysters, Cheese and Aquaculture: A Conversation with Justin Trosclair of Lady Nellie Oyster Farm

Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here!The confluence of Oysters and Cheese, with Justin Trosclair of Lady Nellie Oyster FarmIn this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin sits down with Justin Trosclair from Lady Nelly Oyster Farm to explore his fascinating journey from cheese-making to oyster farming. Justin shares his unconventional entry into the world of oysters and how a chance encounter with some outstanding Grand Isle oysters ignited his passion. He discusses the intricacies of running a small-scale oyster farm and his innovative solutions to farming hurdles. They also discuss  the nuances of terroir and merroir, and how they impact the flavors of cheese and oysters respectively.Throughout the conversation, the parallels between cheese making and oyster farming are highlighted, revealing how both crafts rely on natural processes to achieve extraordinary flavors. 00:00 Introduction: Cheese and Oysters00:18 Guest Introduction: Justin Trosclair00:37 Justin's Background in Food Industry01:41 The Spark: Discovering Oysters02:33 Transition to Oyster Farming04:04 Life as an Oyster Farmer06:44 Challenges and Innovations in Oyster Farming11:30 Farm Setup and Operations18:39 Oyster Quality and Market23:19 Health and Safety Concerns26:23 Balancing the Risks of Eating Oysters28:33 Event Catering and Jazz Fest Success29:10 Challenges of Offering Farm Tours30:17 The New Guarde of Oyster Farming30:46 From Cheese to Oysters: A Unique Journey31:29 The Art and Science of Cheese Making37:10 Cheese and Oysters: A Surprising Pairing44:35 Biggest Challenges and Triumphs in Oyster Farming47:41 Future Goals and ReflectionsLinks:Lady Nellie Oyster Farm’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ladynellieoysterfarm/Grand Isle , LA Information website: https://www.explorelouisiana.com/cities/grand-isleNew Orleans JazzFest 2026: https://www.nojazzfest.com/Little Moon Oysters website: https://www.littlemoonoysters.com/The Wandering Shuckers website: https://www.thewanderingshuckers.co/Little Debbie Snack Cakes website: https://www.littledebbie.com/Please be sure to Like and Follow OYSTER-ology wherever you listen to podcasts, and tell others about it. Every positive mention of it helps more people find the podcast!