Publisher's Synopsis
With nearly 2 billion pounds of oysters enjoyed worldwide, it's little wonder that this sensational seafood celebrates not one, but two foodie holidays each year.
You may also not know there are over 100 species of oysters. What's more, west and east coast USA oysters have different taste. On the west coast, oysters are smaller, milder, and saltier than the east coast types that are creamy in texture and sweet in flavor. While you can celebrate National Oyster Day on August 5th by including them in many dishes, you can also enjoy them on the half shell. Not that you need an excuse to tuck into these marvelous mollusks rich in vitamins B12 and A. But oysters on the half shell are such a popular appetizer that every year, on March 31st, the nation celebrates National Oysters on the Half Shell. So, if you want to dress to impress, get shucked and discover 40 recipes to celebrate oysters on the half shell.
