Description

Drew Smith's Oyster: A Gastronomic History offers a global view of the oyster, tracing its role in cooking, art, literature and politics from the dawn of time to the present day. Using the oyster as the central theme, Smith has organized the book around time periods and geographical locations, looking at the oyster?s influence through colorful anecdotes, eye-opening scientific facts, and a wide array of visuals. The book also includes fifty recipes—traditional country dishes and contemporary examples from some of the best restaurants in the world.


Details:
9"x 6 3/4".
By Drew Smith.
256 pages.