The Mississippi Gulf Coast has long been a place where people and water are intertwined: the residents live, breathe, and eat the bounty of the Gulf. This collection of recipes from local chefs and essays showing the intimate relationship between people, industry, and environment provides a compelling portrait of one of the Gulf Coasts most dynamic regions. Snacks, such as Mississippi Atomic Pelican Beaks; starters, including Charbroiled Rocks Rockerfeller; seafood entrees, like Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons; gumbos; sides; meats; desserts; boating snacks; hooch; and more are perfect for your trip to the Coast, and to bring the Coast into your kitchen, wherever that may be. Vignettes bring to life the rich culture of the region. Local resources, including marinas, are listed. Accompanied by stunning images, On the Coast: Mississippi will transport you to a land that breathes with the rhythm of the Gulf.