Consider the Oyster

Name: Consider the Oyster
Brand: Daunt Books
SKU: 9781911547273
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By M. F. K. Fisher

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Consider the Oyster by M. F. K. Fisher explores the fascinating relationship between humans and oysters through an engaging mix of culinary history, anecdotes, and personal reflections. Fisher delves into various aspects of oyster consumption, from recipes to cultural significance, providing readers with a vivid exploration of this beloved mollusc. This travel through food is both educational and infused with Fisher's signature wit and charm.
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You might enjoy this delightful exploration if you appreciate the art of food writing intertwined with travel and adventure. This book offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and gastronomy centred around a humble yet fascinating mollusc. Through the author's witty prose, you'll embark on a unique journey that melds culinary insight with personal anecdotes, making it perfect for food enthusiasts and adventurous souls alike.

Consider the Oyster

'Eating an oyster is like French kissing a mermaid.' - Tom Robbins

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The celebrated American food writer M.F.K. Fisher pays tribute to that most delicate and enigmatic of foods: the oyster.

She tells of oysters found in stews and soups, roasted, baked, fried, prepared à la Rockefeller or au naturel — and of the pearls sometimes found therein. As she describes each dish, Fisher recalls her own initiation into the 'strange cold succulence' of raw oysters as a young woman in Marseille and Dijon and explores both the bivalve's famed aphrodisiac properties and its equally notorious gut-wrenching powers.

Plumbing the 'dreadful but exciting' life of the oyster, Fisher invites readers to share in the comforts and delights that this delicate edible evokes, and enchants us along the way with her characteristically wise and witty prose.

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Consider the Oyster by M. F. K. Fisher is praised for its eloquent prose and witty observations on the culinary world, specifically focusing on oysters. Reviewers commend Fisher's ability to blend personal anecdotes with historical context, making the book both informative and entertaining. The work is noted for its charm and warmth, appealing not only to food enthusiasts but also to those who appreciate thoughtful storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911547273

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

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Biography & Memoir Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food M.F.K. Fisher Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (1908-1992) was one of the greatest American food writers of the twentieth century. She is the author of 27 books of food, memoir, and travel, many of which have become classics. Her books include Serve it Forth, Gastronomical Me, How to Cook a Wolf, With Bold Knife and Fork, and a recently rediscovered novel, The Theoretical Foot.