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Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants. It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by people for thousands of years. Yet The Secret Life of Clams is the first adult trade book to deal exclusively with this gastronomic treat that is more complex than its simple two shells might reveal. The Secret Life of Clams features compelling insights, captivating biology, wry observations, and u...
A comprehensive guide to the identification and care of Tridacnid Clams.
The hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, is an important commercial, recreational and ecological inhabitant of coastal bays along the east and gulf coasts of the United States. This title represents the first state of the art summary of existing knowledge of the hard clam by experts in various disciplines.Containing a compendium of literature on the hard clam, comprehensive chapters on various aspects of its biology as well as summaries of knowledge including the gray literature on this economically important species, this volume represents a comprehensive source of biological information for managers and researchers interested in shallow marine and estuarine ecosystems. Research students and managers charged with maintaining coastal ecosystems will also find a wealth of background material.The first synthesis of available information on the mercenaria mercenaria, this title is a response to the needs of individuals involved in hard clam aquaculture and scientists interested in molluscan biology, coastal ocean ecology and similar fields. Over 2300 documents have been synthesized, and chapter authors have added unpublished information as well as new material.
Drawing on research data, the authors take readers beyond mere nutritional facts and share clinical discoveries on what and how foods stimulate the body's natural ability to rejuvenate and heal.
Exercise your creative impulses with this superb collection of mussel and clam recipes. As you delve into these pages, you will be pleasantly surprised by the sensational dishes. The versatility of mussels and clams will amaze you, forever dispelling the myth that cooking seafood should be confined to restaurant chefs. Page after page feature step-by-step instructions to guide your hand and feed your imagination. If you are hosting a dinner party or want to jazz up an everyday lunch, find out how cooking with mussels and clams can be an absolute treat.
More than a collection of recipes, The Newfoundland and Labrador Seafood Cookbook is a compendium of fish and shellfish found in North Atlantic waters. Complete with illustrations, it includes physical characteristics, habitat descriptions and best preparation mehtods for dozens of species. With a clear conversational style, Joan Over guides the cook through her own innovative and delectable recipes, as well as many of the traditional seafood dishes of Newfoundland and Labrador.