First published 2013
Randy Wayne White spent thirteen years as a fishing guide at Tarpon Bay Marina on Sanibel Island. Those years on Florida's Gulf Coast shaped the characters and tales that became his bestselling Doc Ford novels. This second edition cookbook brings together more than 125 recipes with photographs of Tarpon Bay itself. White weaves in the most flavorful passages from his essays and fiction, creating a food memoir that captures both adventure and friendship. The book delivers satisfying recipes, engaging stories, and glimpses into the real places that inspired his acclaimed writing. Readers get practical cooking guidance alongside literary entertainment, all rooted in the authentic Gulf Coast experience that made White's novels successful.
Genres: memoir, cookbooks, food-and-drink, food-writing
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, friendship
Setting: Florida, Gulf Coast, Sanibel Island, Tarpon Bay
290 pages · Paperback · Globe Pequot Publishing