A Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur's Guide to Oyster Eating in North America

by Rowan Jacobsen Narrated by Paul Boehmer

Overview

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 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The most remarkable single-subject books to come along in a while...Jacobsen covers oysters in exhaustive detail, but with writing so engaging and sprightly that reading about the briny darlings is almost as compulsive as eating them...this book will improve your oyster eating immeasurably...There may be no more pleasurable food than a raw oyster, there almost certainly is no better guide.” —Los Angeles Times

“The ultimate macropedia for oysters.” —Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

“Whether enjoyed on the half-shell raw — alive, actually — or fried, stewed, baked or pickled, the oyster has an appeal that is unique and perfectly captured by food writer Rowan Jacobsen.” —Wall Street Journal

“Lively, lucid prose that should suck in even the most squeamish eaters.” —BN.com

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170823475
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	11/08/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged

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