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Complete Clammer by Christopher R. Reaske β€” book cover

Complete Clammer

by Christopher R. Reaske, Suzanne T. R. Crocker (Illustrator), Suzanne T. Crocker
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Overview

Here is a revised and updated edition of a much-hailed little handbook on how to gather and prepare clams, oysters, mussels and scallops for seaside foragers and food-lovers on all coasts. Natural history and lore are included throughout, making this the ultimate guide for fans of bivalves everywhere.

Synopsis

Here is a revised and updated edition of a much hailed little handbook on how to gather and prepare clams, oysters, mussels and scallops, for seaside foragers and food lovers on all coasts.

Library Journal

Reaske offers soup-to-nuts (to have around your main seafood course) guides to catching clams, oysters, mussels, crabs, and lobsters. Each book presents details on the equipment needed, biological information, plus tips on preparing the fish and a few recipes. Any library near a coastline would do well to have these on hand. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

About the Author, Christopher R. Reaske

Christopher R. Reaske is Vice President for Development at Boston University and lives in Lexington, Massachusetts and Shelter Island, New York. His other books include The Compleat Crab and Lobster Book, also available from Burford Books.

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Editorials

ALA Booklist

"Reaske's small masterpiece details everything about clamming, oystering and musseling...and presents a range of marvelous recipes designed to bring out the full flavor of these marvelous bivalves. Highly recommended."

Newsweek - Jerry Adler

"Clearly, here is a man with a gift for taking a commonplace activity and finding both romance and sustenance in it."

The New York Times

"Charming and informative"

Craig Claiborne

"Highly readable and informative...the recipes scattered throughout are a definite bonus."

Library Journal

Reaske offers soup-to-nuts (to have around your main seafood course) guides to catching clams, oysters, mussels, crabs, and lobsters. Each book presents details on the equipment needed, biological information, plus tips on preparing the fish and a few recipes. Any library near a coastline would do well to have these on hand. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Book Details

Published
June 1, 1999
Publisher
Burford Books
Pages
176
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781580800280

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