Introduction to Sustainable Seafood
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern is bringing his sustainable seafood cookbook to Houston this November. The Blue Food Cookbook will publish on October 28, and Zimmern and his co-author, chef and seafood expert Barton Seaver, will be signing copies at the new Jordan Ranch H-E-B in Katy on November 11 from 1-2 pm.
What to Expect from the Cookbook
The cookbook is not just a collection of recipes, but a comprehensive guide to sustainable seafood. According to Zimmern, "What we’ve done is we’ve created, I think, a seafood Bible for the next 10 years." The book includes 140 recipes, as well as 100 pages of additional information and wisdom. Readers can flip through the book to find recipes, information on ingredients, and environmental explainers.
Recipes and More
The recipes in the book are all about seafood, with creative and unique dishes such as chowders, crab cakes, linguine with clams, and even an upscale salad featuring fish and chips. The book is packed with mouth-watering photos and beautiful watercolor artwork. The authors have also included a comprehensive guide to making sustainable seafood choices.
Busting Common Misconceptions
One of the main goals of the book is to educate readers about the benefits of sustainable seafood. According to Seaver, "Seafood provides for better outcomes across the board when it comes to animal proteins." The authors acknowledge that there are some "bad actors" in the fishing industry, but that sustainable seafood can be a healthy and environmentally-friendly choice. Zimmern adds, "You’re doing more for the environment than buying a chicken or a pork chop at the supermarket."
Connection to Hope in the Water
The cookbook is published in connection with Zimmern’s PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, which explores how people are creating sustainable seafood systems to feed the planet while protecting the oceans. The book focuses on how "blue foods" can provide nutritional and economic opportunities without further damaging marine ecosystems.
Meet the Authors
Zimmern and Seaver are passionate about sustainable seafood and want to share their knowledge with readers. Seaver says, "This book isn’t just recipes, but it’s offering permission for people to look anew at seafood, and fall in love with it." Zimmern adds, "We are fun, funny guys who just happen to know a lot about fish and the environment. And like, we’re cool." The authors will bring their enthusiasm and expertise to the book signing at H-E-B on November 11.
Conclusion
The Blue Food Cookbook is a must-have for anyone interested in sustainable seafood. With its comprehensive guide to recipes, ingredients, and environmental information, it’s a valuable resource for home cooks and professionals alike. As Martha Stewart says, it’s "a book that is beyond my wildest expectations." The book will be available wherever books are sold on October 28, and readers can meet the authors at the H-E-B signing on November 11.
