Swordfish with Hatch Chile and Nectarine Salsa
Last week, I had a seafood meltdown. Not the full-blown variety where I obsess and organize kitchen drawers, or bake a two-layer homemade chocolate cake with gooey chocolate icing that [...]
On Sustainable Seafood: Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper moves from Avoid to Good Alternative
Great news for the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper industry... NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Matt Smelser, msmelser@edf.org, 512.731.3023 Seafood Watch Removes Gulf of Mexico Commercial Red Snapper Fishery From “Red List” Popular [...]
Pickled Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
When Joan at foodalogue announced September the Facebook Creative Cooking Crew challenge, “Pickle it!” I was more than ready to take part. I’ve been pickling corn salsa, cucumbers, onions and [...]
Gone Fishing
See you next week with a fresh seafood recipe idea and a news update. Thanks for stopping by, Maureen
Slow-Roasted Black Cherry Tomatoes
When life gives you black cherry tomatoes.
Meatballs
I didn’t plan to make meatballs. But since they turned into melt-in-your-mouth, maybe-I-shouldn’t-freeze-them-after-all meatballs, I decided the recipe is share-worthy. This whole meatball thing started with a gut feeling-a I’m-homesick-for-Florida [...]
Gulf Shrimp and Heirloom Tomato Pizza
Several years ago Wendy and I visited Diane in Charlotte for our annual girl's weekend get-together. We arrived Friday at noon. Me from Orlando, Wendy from Pittsburgh. We shopped, then [...]
Pears: three ways
Thanks to the hosts of the Facebook Creative Cooking Crew (CCC), Lazaro Cooks and Foodalogue, for pushing the boundaries for another monthly challenge. When the August Challenge: "A Tasting Trio [...]
Crowder Peas
When I picked up my CSA basket a few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised. It contained a few pounds of crowder peas and a pound or so of lima [...]
Tuna: explored and exposed (Part III of III)
In part III of III, Tuna: explored and exposed series, I’ll tackle the tuna fishery and economy in Japan, the world’s principle and primary tuna market for tuna. This section [...]
Noodles (again)
I needed a Noodle fix. And I didn’t want to go alone. Since Elvis was out of town, I called Kriston. Kriston agreed to go with me, having never been [...]
Snapper and Okra-Tomato Chowder
It’s Okra season! Since I make an attempt to eat what’s in season, (and not just with my seafood choices,) that means I’m eating okra. In addition, you should know, [...]
Seafood Lady Update
Snapper & Okra Chowder vegetables Here's what's happening in my world these days: I'm off my schedule a bit. I had a stay-cation (think zip-line, caving and horse [...]
Fish on Friday: Salmon Recipe Ideas
I know you're craving a Flaked Sockeye Salmon Caesar Salad. How do I know? It's summertime-peak season for fresh Alaska salmon. And there's nothing like an easy-to-prepare, bright-tasting, chilled summer salad. [...]
