A Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur's Guide to Oyster Eating in North America
by Rowan Jacobsen
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In this passionate, playful, and indispensable guide, oyster aficionado Rowan Jacobsen takes listeners on a delectable tour of the oysters of North America. Region by region, he describes each oyster's 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 they're one of the few farmed seafoods that are good for the earth as well as good for you. Packed with show more fabulous recipes, plus lists of top oyster restaurants, producers, and festivals, A Geography of Oysters is the guide that oyster lovers of all kinds have been waiting for. show lessTags
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Rowan Jacobsen, former managing editor of Healing Arts Press and a longtime health writer, lives in Vermont
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- Nonfiction, Food & Cooking, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature
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- 641.694 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Food, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics Cooking specific materials Cooking game, seafood, miscellaneous foods Mollusks
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- TX754 .O98 .J33 — Technology Home economics Home economics Cooking
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