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North Atlantic Seafood

by Alan Davidson

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Alan Davidson's detailed exploration of European and North American waters, from the Baltic to the eastern seaboard of Canada and the US, highlights the ocean's complexity and biodiversity. It's a cherished work of meticulous research, with recipes including Crabcakes from Chesapeake Bay and Scallop Chowder from Nova Scotia, and many more.

from the publisher

Far more than just fish and fish cookery, [North Atlantic Seafood] distils the accumulated knowledge of generations of weather-beaten fisher folk, curious scientists and happy fish lovers in kitchens and dining rooms the world over. In an addictive cocktail of anecdote and lore the book combines scientific catalogue of edible marine creatures with recipes drawn from the Atlantic shores – and even the Baltic.

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Original Publisher
Viking Adult
Date of publication
1980
ISBN
1903018935

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Valentine Warner

Author and chef

A comprehensive and thorough guide to fish in the Atlantic. A classic meticulously researched and with reliable good recipes with a sense of place

John Martin Taylor

Culinary historian

I use Alan Davidson's books on seafood frequently. This book has answered hundreds of questions for me.

Joyce Molyneux

Chef

Beautiful reference book, always a pleasure to use.

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