In his ninth book, Whitey Schmidt - the man dubbed the Blue Crab Guru by Chesapeake Bay Magazine - delivers pleasure on the half shell. His unique take on popular Bay country oyster dishes like stew, oysters Rockefeller and fritters will electrify your palate and delight your guests. Join Whitey as he explores not only great recipes, but the vibrant ways of life surrounding the oyster in Chesapeake country. Through original photographs, vignettes and historic prints along with 210 mouth-watering recipes - Whitey weaves a wonderful tapestry of food, pop culture and history that will leave you hungry for more.