Gulf Coast Oysters

It's been said Gulf Coast oysters have the cleanest taste of any oyster:"?it tastes of the sea and not much else, and for that reason they should be the oysters against which all others should be measured." Gulf Coast Oysters: Classic& Modern Recipes for a Southern Renaissanceis the latest cookbook from acclaimed and award-winning chef, Irv Miller. Beautifully photographed and replete with mouth-watering recipes,Gulf Coast Oystersis a joyful and thorough exploration of Gulf oyster culture that honors the many oyster classics of the Gulf foodways while also putting a fresh, modern spin on preparing "panhandle pearls." Going beyond its delicious recipes and stunning photos, Gulf CoastOystersalso focuses on preserving the Gulf's cross-cultural, Southern traditions and a goal of creating new interest in seafood-sustainable products. Miller's years of hands-on experience of modernizing the way the Florida Panhandle thinks about food, as well as his support of sustainable food-producing practices, has provided him the unique and credentialed perspective for telling the story of the ever-changing food scene along the Gulf Coast. Whether you're a native of the Gulf Coast, a passionate epicurean, or simply part of the growing population of oyster fans that's booming from coast-to-coast,Gulf Coast Oysters: Classic& Modern Recipes for a Southern Renaissanceis an bountiful book of diverse Gulf oyster recipes, striking photography, and an engaging look at the culturesurrounding the ancient mollusk's place on Gulf coast.