Ol' Swamper's Rhode Island Shellfish & Clambake Cookbook

Shellfish Lovers Rejoice! It is here!

Finally! A cookbook devoted exclusively to shellfish, with 88 outstanding recipes and a bevy of variations, anecdotes, information about the purchasing, storage and preparation of mollusks. Included are succulent recipes and easy to follow instructions for an Old Fashioned, New England Clambake.

Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was referred to, by Colonial "Massachusetts People" as Rogue's Island as it is where all dissidents fled to for sanctuary. From this "rogue's heritage" came a stalwart personality and a superb regional cuisine.

"If you love shellfish, you will find this book an indispensable addition to your cookbook collection." ~Lorenzo Del Falco "Quahogger and shellfish fisherman."

Timothy Gilchrist is the creator of The Gilchrist Shellfish Griller.

Earl LeClaire is a food writer and professional chef.