Avocado Madness Gets a Taste of Baja Hiramasa
By Rebecca Gardon Presented by Chef’s Roll and sponsored by Avocados from Mexico, “Avocado Madness” is the third installment of Chef’s Plate. In the style
Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog
Meet the (Spot Prawns) Fisherman: Andy Saraspe
By Rebecca Gardon Captain Andy Saraspe fishes from San Diego on the F/V Sarah Renee. Andy’s boat is run by a three-man crew: himself, Steven
Ahi: Clearing Confusion Between Yellowfin and Bigeye
By Rebecca Gardon Ahi sushi is one of the most popular items among sushi fans. In the Hawaiian language, “Ahi” (ah-hee) refers to two species
Sweet, Sexy Seafood for Your Valentine
By Rebecca Gardon In the seafood world, nothing spells romance more than oysters. Okay, maybe lobster. In any case, did you know that reportedly the
Lucky Foods for the New Year
By Rebecca Gardon How about this year ditching that sure-to-break-it resolution and instead toasting to health and prosperity over a feast of fortunate fare? Consuming
Meet the Fisherman: Captain John Hall
By Rebecca Gardon John Hall began fishing in 1948 at the tender age of four. His mother still has a photo of him with his
12 Days of Seafood Recipes
By Rebecca Gardon Many cultures build their holiday meals around seafood. Italian families, for example, serve a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas
Mad for Monchong!
By Rebecca Gardon Yes, it’s true – we’re mad for monchong! A Hawaiian treasure, monchong is the name used in Hawaii for two species of
Opah Lands at Catalina Offshore Products
By Rebecca Gardon Opah! The word just screams for Greek inflection, doesn’t it? Also known as moonfish, opah (Lampris guttatus) is a rich, full-flavored fish
A Lesson in Sushi
By Rebecca Gardon Here’s something you might be surprised to learn: the notion of sushi did not originate in Japan. It is believed that sushi
