THE oyster bible for the curious cook, host, and collector.
From James Beard Award-winning author Rowan Jacobsen, author of A Geography of Oysters, comes the definitive, full-color guide to North America's oyster renaissance.
A decade after his first book ignited modern oyster culture, Jacobsen returns with The Essential Oyster — a gorgeous, salty, and deeply researched celebration of the oyster. With lavish four-color photography throughout by renowned photographer David Malosh, this is part field guide, part love letter.
Spotlighting more than a hundred of North America's greatest oysters — the unique, the historically significant, and the flat-out yummiest — it introduces the culture and history of every region, from British Columbia to Baja, New Iberia to New Brunswick.
Inside you'll find:
• Stunning portraits, tasting notes, and backstories of 100+ top oysters
• Terroir, flavor profiles, and the stories of the oystermen behind them
• Recipes from America's top oyster chefs
• A guide to the best oyster bars across North America
"A dazzling book... Rowan Jacobsen is to oysters what a sommelier is to wine — minus the pretense." — Wall Street Journal
Perfect as a coffee table book, host gift, or for your own kitchen library. For anyone who loves food, coastal culture, and beautifully made books.
Details:
• Author: Rowan Jacobsen
• Photography: David Malosh
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA, 2016 - First Edition
• Format: Hardcover, 304 pages, 4-color illustrations throughout