Randy Wayne White's thirteen years as a full-time, light-tackle fishing guide at Tarpon Bay Marina, Sanibel Island, on Florida's Gulf Coast, inspired many of the characters and stories in his New York Times best-selling Doc Ford series. Randy Wayne White's Gulf Coast Cookbook pairs more than 125 recipes with photos of the real Tarpon Bay and the most appetizing food-related passages from this acclaimed writer's essays and novels. The result is a veritable memoir of food and adventure, true...
A memoir-cookbook from one of the nation's top adventure writers.
Preface xviiMemories of Tarpon Bay xxiDining with Randy Wayne White 3Daybreak 9Appetizers and Snacks 23Soups, Stews, Chowders, Gazpacho, and Chili 33Salads 45Ceviche 51Herbs 67Hot Sauces, Salsas, and Chutneys 73Oysters, Clams, and Mussels 89Shrimp, Crab, and Lobster 101Shark and Other Fish from the Gulf 117Meat and Poultry 131Vegetables, Beans, and Rice 153Outdoor Cooking 167Island Desserts 179Tropical Drinks 187Afterword 209Photo Credits 211Acknowledgments 213Index 215