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Two years ago, I'd written the following post about sustainability. Let's sea see what has changed, and more importantly, what has not. Sustainable seafood is a slippery word. It has become trendy to say "sustainable," sometimes even [...]
When was the last time you went to a BBQ restaurant to eat seafood? Yeah. That’s what I thought. You know BBQ restaurants don’t normally offer seafood on its menus, [...]
This is my second video in my summer series, Land & Sea: A Local, Responsible, Seasonal, Sustainable Challenge. It's not easy being a seafood lover in Western Kentucky, but I've [...]
Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).
Take a few minutes to watch this video about Bristol Bay, Alaska and Pebble Mine. Marvel at the beauty of Alaska. Get excited about the issues at hand. Make a decision, [...]
Even though I eat and cook a lot of seafood, I have to admit, sometimes I look to others for inspiration. When an email from MattBites.com arrived in my inbox, and I saw [...]
Memorial Day is the time of year to reflect, remember and honor those that have given their lives for our nation’s freedom. It’s synonymous for many for a relaxing three-day [...]
How often do you create recipes based on one ingredient? I have a habit of doing just that. Get this, I was craving toasted coconut, and knew that if I [...]
Do you shy away from buying fish because you don't know how many minutes you're supposed to cook it? I run into so many people who tell me when they [...]
Eating responsibly is a challenge. It requires resources, time and know-how. There's a lot of buzz these days about eating local, responsible, seasonal, and sustainable foods. It's hard to ignore. Especially if you care [...]
Is the seafood in your market fresh and sustainable? I used to worry if the seafood at the fish counter was sustainable. But now? I just worry about its freshness. Since [...]
If you're like me, you love to eat crab meat, but you live nowhere near a body of salty water, which is where the crabs live. So what's a girl to [...]
I’ve had a can of pasteurized jumbo lump crab meat in my fridge since Christmas. (No worries, the expiration is months away.) But how sad is that? Then, just the other [...]
The bayou in South Carolina offers a plethora of fresh seafood. One of my favorite's is blue crab. I love it anyway I can get it. Steamed whole with [...]
