Sex, Death and Oysters: A Half-Shell Lover s World Tour

Sex, Death & Oysters is a comprehensive guide to the world of oysters, offering a unique blend of gastronomic adventure, scientific fact, and offbeat humor.

With thousands of oysters consumed on his journey, award-winning Texas food writer Robb Walsh takes readers on a five-year quest for the truth about the world's most profitable aphrodisiac.

From oyster reefs to oyster bars and from corporate boardrooms to hotel bedrooms, Walsh ingests raw, roasted, barbecued, and baked oysters in a fair comparison of the different varieties.

He also considers the merits of various accompanying libations, including tart white wines in Paris, Guinness in Galway, martinis in London, microbrews in the Pacific Northwest, and tequila in Texas.

With illustrations and recipes throughout, this book is a fascinating collection of exciting, instructive, poignant, and just plain weird experiences on a trip into the world of oysters.

Whether you're a seasoned oyster lover or just starting to explore the world of seafood, Sex, Death & Oysters is an essential read for anyone looking to expand their culinary horizons.