Oyster: A Gastronomic History

Discover vibrant stories and delicious recipes from award-winning writer Drew Smith in Oyster: A Gastronomic History. Embark on a deep exploration of the oyster, tracing its role in cooking, art, literature, and politics from the dawn of time to the present day. Along with 50 creative recipes, beautiful illustrations of vintage advertising, harvesting locales and stunning antique serveware accompany thoughtfully written accounts of the oyster's influence throughout history and among varying cultures.

Looming large in legend and history, oysters have inspired chefs, painters, and writers alike, sustaining communities financially and ecologically. Using the oyster as a reference point and central theme, Smith has crafted a book that weaves through epochs of time, beginning in the Ancient World, while criss-crossing regional practices and customs across the globe. A educational examination of the mighty influence of the tiny oyster through colorful anecdotes, culinary inspiration & pairings, oyster etiquette and eye-opening scientific facts, this beautiful tome is sure to become a lovely addition to your cookbook library and promises to spark fun conversation among oyster aficionados and history buffs alike.

Hardcover. 256 pages. 6.75"W x 1.25H" x 9.25D".