From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of French Women
Don't Get Fat comes a memorable look at the French appetite for
oysters, the characters who harvest and serve them, and the compelling
reasons why we should all enjoy them.
A Love Affair with the Perfect Food
Meet Paris Oyster is an engaging exploration of the Parisian love
affair with the world's most sensuous shellfish. It centers on
HuvÆtrerie Rv(c)gis, a tightly packed oyster bar in the heart of the
City of Light, with an opinionated owner and a colorful cast of
regulars. Part cultural journey, part cookbook, and part slice-of-life
play, this book introduces readers to the appetites (gastronomic and
otherwise) of Paris and its people. Beyond HuvÆtrerie Rv(c)gis, the
French oystermen, and the other characters in pursuit of the oyster,
Mireille Guiliano shares information on the best oysters around the
world, their nutritional value, the best wine pairings with them, and a
dozen mouthwatering recipes that will have readers craving, buying, and
preparing oysters with confidence. So take a virtual trip to Paris --
indulge and enjoy!