15 Food And Drinks Ernest Hemingway Loved - Tasting Table

"When you think of Ernest Hemingway, you probably think of the celebrated author's most famous books. He's arguably best known for his best-selling title "The Old Man and the Sea," which was published in the 1950s and scored him a Pulitzer Prize. The novel was set in Cuba, where Hemingway spent much of his life. But Hemingway didn't just love the country because it inspired him to write some of his best work. He also loved it for the food and the drink."

"Hemingway made no secret of his fondness for oysters. In his memoir "A Moveable Feast," which covers his life in Paris during his twenties, he recalls a lunch with the author, journalist, and poet Ernest Walsh. He says the pair drank Pouilly-Fuissé (a French white wine), while they dined on Marennes and Portuguese oysters. Marennes oysters are harvested from the Marennes-Oléron basin in France and are known for their green color and tender texture, while Portuguese oysters are slightly cheaper, yet still full of flavor."

"That said, you won't be able to try the same Portuguese oysters as Hemingway today, as they have since been wiped out by disease. Hemingway said that eating oysters made him feel good. He said that after slurping them down, he found himself motivated to start making plans. This might be just because he appreciated the taste, especially when paired with a cold white wine, but it also might be explained by science. Research suggests that, because they're"

Ernest Hemingway enjoyed food and drink across Cuba, France, Spain, and the United States and often sought out regional specialties. He had a pronounced fondness for oysters, favoring them with cold white wines such as Pouilly-Fuissé. He ate Marennes oysters, prized for their green color and tender texture, and Portuguese oysters, which were cheaper and flavorful but later wiped out by disease. Hemingway reported that eating oysters made him feel good and energized, sometimes prompting him to make plans after a meal. His culinary tastes ranged from seafood and cocktails to simple items like peanut butter sandwiches.

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