As the damp sand slowly warms around the growing fire fed by a salty breeze, cold bottles of wine pop and pour. The aromas of ginger, shallot, and smoke begin to mix with those of the ocean and surrounding dune grasses. Cutting boards get put to work in the sand while nets crawling with crab and gnarled oyster shells make their return from the tides. As the grill fills, bottles empty, and curious seagulls multiply. I've taken the holiday crab feed to the beach this year with @vervewine with fire as our focal point. Hit the link in my bio to grab the recipes and see how it all went down. 📸 @shotswithmike #outdooradventures #beachcooking #beachvibes #californialove #overthefirecooking #cookingwithfire #outdoors #foodandwine #foodstagram #chasingharvest #chefatlarge