Description
In this passionate, playful, and indispensable guide, oyster aficionado Rowan Jacobsen takes readers on a delectable tour of the oysters of North America. Region by region, he describes each oysters appearance, flavor, origin, and availability, as well as explaining how oysters grow, how to shuck them without losing a finger, how to pair them with wine (not to mention beer), and why theyre one of the few farmed seafoods that are good for the earth as well as good for you. Packed with fabulous recipes, maps, and photos, plus lists of top oyster restaurants, producers, and festivals, A Geography of Oysters is both delightful reading and the guide that oyster lovers of all kinds have been waiting for.
Author: Rowan Jacobsen
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Published: 09/16/2008
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.28h x 6.56w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9781596915480
Language: English
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