Oyster: Gastronomic History No Dis The veins of this species

The veins of this species are strongly marked with black and in the field

The earliest known turtle remains date from 220 million years ago

They are less likely than cats or dogs to catch and transmit parasites and viruses (minus that whole black death fiasco but we now know it was the fault of the fleas

500 species of bromeliads

Oyster: Gastronomic History No Dis The veins of this speciesDrew Smiths Oyster: A Gastronomic History offers readers a global view of the oyster, tracing its role in cooking, art, literature, and politics from the dawn of time to the present day. Oysters have inspired chefs, painters, and writers alike, have sustained communities financially and ecologically, and have loomed large in legend and history. Using the oyster as the central theme, Smith has organized the book around time periods and geographical