Good Catch: Recipes and Stories Celebrating the Best of Florida's Waters

Surrounded by water on three sides, with an inland maze of lakes, rivers, streams, and springs, Florida boasts a fishing culture unlike any other state, bringing with it an abundance of delectable recipes. Following their award-winning "Field to Feast," the authors take readers on a journey to savor the bounty of the state's countless waterways and bring these distinctly Floridian recipes from the sea to your table.

In "Good Catch," the authors befriend the fishermen, the frog giggers, and the shrimpers whose pride in their hard work is nearly tangible and whose joy comes from spending time so close to nature. Their stories, evoking a way of life that has endured for generations, will transform you— if you have not been already— into a champion of local fishermen.

From amberjack to snook, from roasted Apalachicola oysters to steamed spiny lobster from the Florida Keys—plus all the accompanying starters, salads, and sides— "Good Catch" brings Sunshine State flavor into your kitchen.

By Pam Brandon, Katie Farmand, and Heather McPherson, photography by Diana Zalucky, ISBN 978-0-8130-6015-6, copyright 2014.