The Saltwater Table: Recipes from the Coastal South (Whitney Otawka)

Inspired by her time at Greyfield Inn on Georgia’s wild and storied Cumberland Island, The Saltwater Table blends regional heritage with a modern sensibility, offering 125 vibrant recipes that celebrate the flavors, rituals, and rhythms of coastal Southern life.

From Summer Tomatoes Topped with Crispy Okra and Flakey Buttermilk Biscuits with Ginger-Spiked Jam to Sweet Atlantic Shrimp Poached with Beer, Citrus, and Bay Leaves and Banana Leaf–Wrapped Snapper, Otawka’s dishes are both rooted in tradition and refreshingly inventive.

With a strong emphasis on vegetables, fresh ingredients, and the joy of shared meals, this beautifully photographed, gift-ready book invites readers to create oyster roasts, Low Country boils, and other iconic gatherings in their own homes.

More than a cookbook, The Saltwater Table is a love letter to a place where history, nature, and food converge—an immersive experience that captures the soul of the Southernern coast, one plate at a time.