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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Heaven on the Half Shell
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nJoin the Orca Books Co-op with authors David George Gordon and MaryAnn Barron Wagner with a new edition of their book HEAVEN ON THE HALF SHELL: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest \nThere will be a short reading/presentation\, a Q&A and some time to chat and a signing! \nFor more information\, email noraa@orcabooks.com \nHeaven on the Half Shell\, a new book published by the University of Washington Press in partnership with Washington Sea Grant\, is a thoroughly researched history of the Pacific Northwest oyster. \nStarting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11\,500 years ago\, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington\, Oregon\, British Columbia\, northern California\, and southeastern Alaska. \nGenerations of oyster farmers\, Native and non-Native\, have weathered many challenges to continue the harvest. Their vivid individual accounts are braided together with significant history\, such as the major contributions of Japanese immigrants prior to World War II and the 1994 Rafeedie decision that affirmed shellfish harvesting rights held by Northwest tribes. The book also sheds light on the innovations that made oysters an enduringly popular food\, from the creation of so-called sexless oysters that could be consumed year-round to breakthroughs in contemporary oyster cuisine. \nNow fully updated and expanded—and chock-full of “oysterabilia”—this classic text shares new insights on emerging challenges to the oyster farmer’s life as well as increased coverage of the roles of women and contemporary tribes in building this cultural tradition\, past and present. Newcomers and aficionados alike will also be delighted by the carefully selected recipes\, both historic and contemporary\, from the region’s top chefs. As the old saying goes\, when the tide is out\, the table is set. \nDavid George Gordon is author of 22 books on topics ranging from slugs and snails to sharks and gray whales. He previously served as science writer for Washington Sea Grant. Samantha Larson is science writer at Washington Sea Grant. MaryAnn Barron Wagner is the lead for communications at Washington Sea Grant. \n\n\n\n\nEvent date: \n\nFriday\, June 16\, 2023 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm\n\n\n\n\nEvent address: \n\n\n\n315 5th Ave SE\n\nOlympia\, WA 98501\n\n\n\n
URL:https://wsg.washington.edu/event/author-talk-heaven-on-the-half-shell/
LOCATION:Orca Books Co-op\, 315 5th Ave SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shellfish
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