Category Archives: fish

Whole Foods finally does the right thing

Say what you will about Whole Foods and their exorbitant prices, much of what they sell is pretty high quality. I’m guilty of highly enjoying some of their prepared foods and salad bar on occasion, and really like the locations that … finish reading Whole Foods finally does the right thing

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Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Sometimes when I go to grocery store, I know exactly what I want to cook with the fish or chicken I buy, while other times, like this, I have absolutely no clue. After picking up a couple nice pieces of … finish reading Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

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Asian Marinated Bluefish with Crispy Sweet Potatoes

I must confess a slight bit of frugalness when doing some grocery shopping recently.  I was trying to pick out some fish, other than shrimp to purchase, and saw that bluefish was one of the least expensive choices.  I had … finish reading Asian Marinated Bluefish with Crispy Sweet Potatoes

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Flash Fried Flounder with Orange Pepper Coulis

Sometimes different is good.  This meal was definitely different.  Filet of flounder, green beans, pepper coulis and tagliatelle may not be different or weird ingredients, but somehow they are together.  Hopefully you don’t think they are so weird you wouldn’t … finish reading Flash Fried Flounder with Orange Pepper Coulis

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Wood Plank Grilled Red Snapper

Maybe its not all the rage now a days, but I have seen more restaurants feature fish and steaks cooked on cedar (or other wood) planks.  Recently, at whole foods, I noticed that they were selling these planks in the … finish reading Wood Plank Grilled Red Snapper

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Cooking my way through a Peruvian cookbook

While on the train to Machu Picchu last Thursday, we were offered the ability to purchase various books on Peru, Machu Picchu, as well as a Peruvian cookbook.  My fiancee’s parents were kind enough to purchase the book for me … finish reading Cooking my way through a Peruvian cookbook

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Food around Lima — the Guinea Pig and the Paiche

I have mentioned Anthony Bourdain´s show, No Reservations, several times on here, mainly because he is my travel and culinary hero.  In an early episode of the show, Bourdain travels to Peru, and as always gets to really sample what … finish reading Food around Lima — the Guinea Pig and the Paiche

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