Fifty years ago, Norway revolutionized the salmon industry with the introduction of Salmon farming. Farmed Salmon are raised in contained spaces underwater and fed by humans. Wild Salmon are in decline because of overfishing, and this has increased salmon farming, known as aquaculture. George Mateljan, founder of Health Valley Foods, says farmed salmon have a …
Seafood is one of those categories of foods that people love to eat while dining out (like Indian and Chinese food), but often don’t cook themselves. Perhaps this phenomenon is due to food-safety concerns or poor cooking skills. Either way, cooking seafood might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I thought I would demystify …
Demystifying Seafood Safety: How to Store, Prepare and Cook Read More »
There are well over 20,000 species of fish, each with unique scientific names. Truthfully, all fish may go by multiple names between the time it’s caught to the time it ends up on your plate. For example, “grouper” is a generic name for at least 60 different species of fish. The same also holds true for snapper, …
Fish Food for Thought: Why is a Grunt Fish Called a Grunt Fish? Read More »
Happy Holidays! Or should I say, “Happy Eat-Until-You-Can’t-Button-Your-Pants-Anymore Season.” As we embark on the pinnacle of another holiday season, and the Thanksgiving and Christmas meal planning commences, the thought of turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce and vegetables, ham and dressing…puts me to sleep. And it’s not the tryptophan talking! I have …
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Shrimp is one of the highest consumed seafood in America, exceeding only that of tuna. According to Consumer Reports, the US consumes almost 18 million servings of shrimp each day. And there’s good reason for this – shrimp is one of the most culinary versatile seafood available. “You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, …
Versaggi Shrimp Company Sources The Best Shrimp in Tampa Bay Read More »
Trash Talk: Price vs. Quality vs. Sustainability I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “you get what you pay for”. But expensive doesn’t necessarily equate to better. Expensive may simply mean rare or popular by demand due to over-advertised hype, a.k.a. “Grouper Week”. And then there’s another problem called sustainability. Contrary to the notion that there …
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Coffin for a fish, containing mummy, Image Source: Twitter @SadDoughnuts What is tilapia? Technically, it is a common name for a dozen or so species of fish in the cichlid family. It is probably the most highly consumed seafood in the U.S. acquired through farming practices that today exceed those of beef. Historical fact or …
Whenever I order seafood out at a restaurant, my wife Rachel will hold her breath while I study the plate and validate the order. If it smells fishy, I’ll send it back. If it looks like something other than what I ordered, I’ll question the wait staff. If it then tastes like something other than …
Seafood Bait ‘n Switch: Do You Know What You’re Eating? Read More »
Fish lovers search for the perfect catch at a seafood market. Most of us know how to select fresh fruits and vegetables at the supermarket. Look for bruises or wilting, touch and feel for soft spots, then take a sniff. If it smells foul, move on. But understanding where to purchase seasonal …
Love them or you may be repulsed by them, either way, there is probably much you don’t know about the beloved bivalve mollusk called an oyster. So, here’s a brief lesson on the culinary evolution of oysters, and a few other interesting facts to entice friends at the next trivia event. According to Wikipedia, “Oyster is …
From Pinnacle Point to the Panhandle: The Culinary Evolution of the Oyster Read More »
