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Oysters - by Cynthia Nims (Paperback)

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  • A Must-Have Oyster Book for Seafood Lovers Discover the irresistible world of West Coast oysters in this beautifully photographed oyster book that brings flavor, technique, and coastal adventure straight to your table.
  • About the Author: Cynthia Nims is a cookbook author and culinary consultant focused on food, beverages, and travel.
  • 160 Pages
  • Cooking + Food + Wine, Specific Ingredients

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About the Book



"For oyster lovers everywhere, this luscious cookbook features recipes, shucking instructions, and the local farming success story of the many delicious oysters from the Pacific Coast"--



Book Synopsis



A Must-Have Oyster Book for Seafood Lovers

Discover the irresistible world of West Coast oysters in this beautifully photographed oyster book that brings flavor, technique, and coastal adventure straight to your table. Perfect for home cooks and anyone who loves fresh seafood, this seafood cookbook showcases the unique character and versatility of Pacific Coast oysters through approachable recipes and expert guidance.

Author of over a dozen seafood cookbooks, Cynthia Nims shows you just how delicious and versatile oysters can be, from simple oysters on the half shell to warm, satisfying dishes paired with drinks to elevate every bite.

Inside, you'll enjoy 30 mouthwatering recipes, including:

  1. Half-Shell Oysters with Kimchi-Cucumber Relish - a bright, modern twist on classic raw oysters
  2. Grilled Oysters with Smokey Tomato-Bacon Relish - smoky, savory, and absolutely unforgettable
  3. Hangtown Hash with Fried Eggs - a hearty, flavor-packed brunch favorite
  4. Oyster Chowder - a comforting bowl that celebrates deep, briny richness

Whether you're new to oysters or a longtime enthusiast, you'll find everything you need to enjoy them with confidence: step-by-step shucking instructions, tips for buying and storing the freshest oysters, and insider stories from the passionate farmers who raise them in some of the world's most stunning coastal environments.

Overflowing with both scenic coastal photography and vibrant food imagery, this book is a celebration of Pacific, Kumamoto, Olympia, Eastern, and European Flat oysters--each one lovingly raised along the breathtaking West Coast.

The Perfect Gift:
Thoughtful, unique, and beautifully produced, this oyster book makes an ideal gift for seafood lovers, home cooks, and sustainability-minded readers drawn to oysters' regenerative impact.



Review Quotes




"It's more a comprehensive study than your standard recipe book, sprinkled with anecdotes to illustrate how oysters have a way of bringing people together"
--Seattle Met

"From creamy Pacifics to sharp European Flats, Nims takes the reader on a journey up and down the Pacific coast."
--TableTalk Northwest

"Besides the many recipes, we find all the information we need to know about oysters: their history, biology, oyster hatcheries and growing regions on both coasts."
--Tulsa Book Review

"Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea provides all the big details on how to grow, select, shuck, slurp and adore Pacific coast oysters. It's a practical introduction for the oyster-squeamish as well as an inventive resource for the oyster initiate."
--The Herald

"Celebrate this tasty bivalve in every way, you'll be sure to find a new favorite oyster recipe - I know I did!"
--Kathy Casey

"A simply fantastic specialized cookbook, Oysters is very highly recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections."
--Midwest Book Review

"The cover just jumps out to oyster lovers...but like an oyster itself, it's the inside that really wins you over."
--Tasting Room Radio

"Cynthia Nims knows Pacific Northwest cuisine, and her latest book dives into the beautiful and occasionally murky waters of oysters."
--Great Northwest Wine

"Check out the just-released Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea."
--Wired

"You'll find 30 recipes, ideas for what to drink with oysters, and tips for buying, storing, and shucking. The delectable oysters grown along the West Coast...are the stars of this cookbook."
--Edible East Bay

"The best methods of buying, cooking (or not!) and eating."
--Good Stuff NW



About the Author



Cynthia Nims is a cookbook author and culinary consultant focused on food, beverages, and travel. She studied cuisine in France, is the author of 15 cookbooks, and served on the editorial team for Modernist Cuisine.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.05 Inches (H) x 6.83 Inches (W) x .23 Inches (D)
Weight: .83 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Specific Ingredients
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Theme: Seafood
Format: Paperback
Author: Cynthia Nims
Language: English
Street Date: December 5, 2023
TCIN: 1008946042
UPC: 9781632175250
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-3325
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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