Stalking The Blue-Eyed Scallop [Paperback]

Euell Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 22, 2005

Euell Gibbons tells how to find marvelous food in every coastal area of North America.This book contains numerous drawings for identification and abounds in recipes and cooking tips from chowders and clambakes all the way to simple epicurean treats such as boiled periwinkles dipped in melted butter.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"“(Gibbons) shows how to identify and render palatable some forms not commonly considered food items in this country, such as periwinkles, chitons, dog whelks, goose barnacles, and wild seaside plants, in addition to, of course, the more common shellfish. Those who share Gibbon’s own love for the seashore will be anxious to start nibbling away after reading this.”
Vincent Caccese, Library Journal "

From the Publisher

Euell Gibbons tells how to forage for wild food in every coastal area of North America. Filled with accurate line drawings to aid in identifying crabs, mussels, clams and numerous other shellfish, the book also abounds in recipes and cooking tips all the way from varieties of bouillabaisse, chowders and clambakes to simple Epicurean treats such as boiled periwinkles dipped in melted butter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: "Hood, Alan C. & Company, Inc." (March 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911469052
• ISBN-13: 978-0911469059
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #679,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shellfish Secrets Revealed, May 25, 2003

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goosefish (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stalking The Blue-Eyed Scallop (Paperback)

With much enthusiasm, Euell relates stories of his seaside foraging. No prejudices color his opinion of what is edible. Cockles, Pen Shells, Coquina Clams... nothing escapes Gibbons' palate. Often, his "insider" information is priceless, e.g. how to remove a stone crab from its burrow without getting nipped; how to procure a harvest of the elusive but sweet Eastern Razor Clam; what to look for in Gulls' behavior to find surf clams...

One drawback: details are sometimes sparse as to how to find some of the clams discussed. I have yet to find a single living cockle or razor clam, despite having read those chapters repeatedly, over several years. I suspect it was intentional on Euell's part; to keep his foraging disciples from taking too much from the sea, he obfuscated somewhat. Regardless, this book thoroughly deserves attention.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those that want to further the joy of cooking..., February 28, 2000

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Charlee Gribbon (Juneau, AK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stalking The Blue-Eyed Scallop (Paperback)

Great author, great writing and great recipes.. This book is sure to be an adventure in cooking and an adventure on the border of the sea.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Gibbons writing style, April 24, 2009

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Old Sawdust (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stalking The Blue-Eyed Scallop (Paperback)

This is my third Gibbons book. I have loved them all. Even though they were all written in the 1960's the information contained inside remains very interesting and entertaining. I would highly recommend all three of them. I did, however, enjoy "Stalking the Wild Asparagus" and "Stalking the Wild Herbs" more than this one. If you can only buy one, I'd recommend "Stalking the Wild Asparagus" as my first choice.