Category Archives: Fish & Seafood

Day 4. Paris Culinary Tour

Today was a free day for our group. Some of us went on a bike tour around the city, others relaxed, had lunch with friends or set out to see the Eiffel Tower and take in an evening show. Seems … Continue reading

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Dungeness Crab Salad with Avocado, Roasted Beets, Crème Fraîche and Lime

Two weekends ago I was invited out for dinner at a friend’s house. This may not sound like a big deal but I very, very rarely get invited out for dinner at someone’s home. I used to wonder if this … Continue reading

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Salt Cod and Crab Fritters – Day 10 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012

Here is a recipe that I have been meaning to try for at least a couple of years, earmarked in a wonderful cookbook by Michel Roux Jr. called Matching Food & Wine. Since I had picked up some salt cod … Continue reading

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Portuguese Seafood Stew with Sablefish and Purple Kale

There is snow in our forecast this weekend and I can’t think of anything I would rather do than hunker down and read my book, work on the Saturday crossword, bake some cookies/bread/cake, drink tea and make a hearty stew. … Continue reading

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West Coast Smoked Salmon with Capers and Herbs – Day 11 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011

We really love our salmon here on the West Coast. Fresh, wild, salmon is something that we Vancouverites take very seriously. There are five distinct species in BC all with unique characteristics and tastes. All are delicious and can be … Continue reading

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Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce – Day 9 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011

Have you ever ordered a crab cake in a restaurant only to find that when it arrives it tastes like a lot more like salmon or shrimp or mayonnaise and not necessarily like crab? I have experienced this more than … Continue reading

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Grilled Shrimp with Anchovy Butter – Day 4 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011

Every December, it is always the same. The month starts out so bright and full of promise. This will be the year that the stress will be held at bay, that the calendar will not be over-scheduled and that there … Continue reading

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Clam and Fregola Soup with Fennel and Tomatoes

Just a quick post this morning. I meant to get this up last night but I have been battling a cold and after making dinner and tidying up it was time to put on the tea kettle and supervise a … Continue reading

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