Tag Archives: Fish

Dining Alone in Kunming, China

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Finding a comfortable place to dine alone in China is not so easy, that is if you want to eat a higher quality sit down meal. Lots of places serve quick bites for singles looking to fill their bellies with … Continue reading →

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Bouillabaisse Marseillaise and Pink Flamingos

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

It seemed like a reasonable idea. We would drive to Marseille, try the famous Marseillaise bouillabaisse for lunch, and then on the way back stop in the Camargue, France’s wetlands west of Marseille, for a little post lunch hike. I … Continue reading →

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Mackerel Roe?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

When the fish monger asks you if you want the roe. Say, “but of course!” Dust with seasoned flour, sauté gently and enjoy with your aperitif.

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Mackerel with Tomatoes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

This is an easy and healthy preparation when you want to treat yourself to something good that is also good for you but don’t have a lot of time to fuss in the kitchen. Mackerel is an inexpensive, firm-fleshed oily … Continue reading →

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Provençal Raïto Sauce over Cod

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Raïto is a Provençal red wine sauce with tomatoes, capers and olives. Although traditionally served with cod, it’s a tasty accompaniment to any fish that is not too delicate in flavor – halibut, tuna and skate, to name a few. … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Steamed Salmon with Garlic and Ginger

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

Tasty and quick fish dishes such as this salmon recipe perk up that midweek malaise of what are we going to have for dinner tonight. The ginger and garlic sauce adds a nice zip and balances the richness of the … Continue reading →

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Fish Simmered in Vietnamese Caramel Sauce

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Vietnamese caramel sauce has a bitter, slightly sweet flavor that when combined with garlic, black pepper and of course the ubiquitous fish sauce creates a layered marriage of flavors. Once you’ve made the caramel, the simmering sauce can be quickly … Continue reading →

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SF’s The Slanted Door – Hip or Hype?

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

  For a professional taste of cellophane noodles with Dungeness crab we went to SF’s The Slanted Door, a contemporary space in the Ferry Building with views of the bay. This version, although light on crab, had a toasted sesame … Continue reading →

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Just Another Food Day in Manhattan

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

The streets of Manhattan just ooze food. The smell of freshly baked bread mixed with sausage cooking mixed with the sweet smell of candied roasted nuts, for instance. The ethnic hole-in-the-wall dives share the sidewalk with more upscale sushi restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Fish Market Catania, Sicily

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

The first thing I noticed when I woke up this morning was a soft glow reflecting on the window shutters. Could it be the sun? Sunrises don’t last long, so again I jumped out of bed to check. Yes, we … Continue reading →

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