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 …
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Research Institute just confirmed via Facebook page that a 350-pound grouper snagged in southwest Florida waters is real. Really big and really old! They’ve estimated the fish to be around 50 years of age. Incredibly, this goliath grandad was caught in a body of water shallower than 600 feet. …
350-Pound Grouper Caught Off Southwest Florida Coast is 50 Years Old Read More »
A nice breeze tousled my hair and sunshine kissed my face as I sat on the deck of Cortez Kitchen waiting for my lunch. A fishing charter captain pulled up to a nearby dock with his party then poured the morning’s catch onto the fish cleaning station. In the distance, brown pelicans and American white …
Discover Historic Cortez, Florida: An Old-Time Fishing Village Read More »
Josh Cooper just became the 2019 World Seafood Champion at the 8th Annual World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas, with his “Pan-Seared Scallops with Caviar Champagne Beurre Blanc”. This talented resident of Tallahassee, Florida went from last place in last year’s competition to take home a prize of $10,000. While a political consultant by day, …
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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 »
Eight seafood importers in the US recently imported contaminated Yellowfin Tuna. Several of these importers operate in Florida. A total recall was issued after the fish caused many people to contract Scombrotoxin poisoning. All of the contaminated fish was purchased from Truong Phu Xahn. The FDA is warning restaurants and retailers to follow the source …
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For thirty years, a battle has waged between the state of Georgia and Florida over a river and the water it provides. That battle is now headed to the Supreme Court. The water originates in Lake Lanier, northeast of Atlanta, and generates hydropower. The lake is 60 square miles and, during good years, can serve …
Florida and Georgia Water War Headed to Supreme Court 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 …
Find Out Which Countries Are Serving Seafood This Holiday Season – Holiday Menu Included Read More »
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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