Consider the Oyster: A Shucker's Field Guide

by Patrick McMurray

Book Overview

OYSTERS ARE SEXY. LET'S AGREE ON THAT RIGHT AWAY.But there's much more to the oyster than simply its legendary power as an aphrodisiac. And that's what you'll find inside this charming field guide to oysters by oyster purveyor and champion shucker Patrick McMurray. Rich in history and lore, CONSIDER THE OYSTER weaves together anecdotes from the author's experiences as a restaurateur and competitive shucker with practical information on everything...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312377363
• ISBN13: 9780312377366
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

First rate book on all aspects of oyster eating

This excellent book, very nicely produced with colour illustrations, presents Toronto-based oyster shucker supreme Patrick McMurray's wisdom about oysters - where they come from, the different species, how to open them, and a great selection of top oyster houses around the world. An ideal present for the seafood lover in your life.