Plum Crazy: A Book About Beach Plums

Plum Crazy: A Book About Beach Plums by Post Mirel, Elizabeth. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780940160347.

Everything one ever wanted to know about the beach plum, its history, botany, nutrition, and best recipes is contained within this book that shows how to find, store, and use these luscious berries and includes 70 delectable dishes, ranging from appetizers through fish and meat, to deserts and beverages. Jellies and jams, entrees and side dishes, muffins and pies, grogs and brandies, they are all here. Includes delightful illustrations, a detailed bibliography, and a thorough index. Elizabeth Post Mirel has summered most of her life on Marthas Vineyard, where she and her family have tried and tested all of the recipes and other directions in this book.