Fish and Seafood History
Ceviche, Seviche or Cebiche History
Ceviche – the new “in” food of the beginning of the 21st century is actually an old world dish from South America called Ceviche. It has been one of … Continued
Crawfish Boil – Louisiana Crawfish Boil
Crawfish Boil – Louisiana Crawfish Boil Crawfish Boils are wonderful messy affairs that are best suited for the outdoors. Boiling crawfish is a festive event and eating is also thirsty … Continued
Fried Catfish Recipes
Fried catfish is considered a quintessential southern dish along with southern fried chicken, sweet tea, and hushpuppies. Once considered the “food of the Poor,” chefs around the country … Continued
Hangtown Fry History and Recipe
Hangtown Fry could possibly be the first California cuisine. It consists of fried breaded oysters, eggs, and fried bacon, cooked together like an omelet. In the gold-mining camps of … Continued
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke History and Recipe
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke Poke (pronounced POH-kay) is served in most Hawaiian homes and restaurants as a side dish, and no gathering in Hawaii would be complete without a few … Continued
Lobster Newberg History and Recipe
Lobster Newberg is an American classic dish that is sure to impress everyone you serve it to. It is a rich, creamy, saucy, and very delicious elegant entree for any … Continued
Lutefisk History and Recipe
Lutefisk It is said that about half the Norwegians who immigrated to America came in order to escape the hated lutefisk and the other half came to spread the gospel of … Continued
Oyster Shooter – Oyster Cocktail Recipe
If you are a raw oyster lover, wait until you try this Oyster Shooter. You will definitely be in “Oyster Heaven!” Oyster shooters are popular because they are … Continued
Oysters Rockefeller Recipe and History
Established in 1840, Antoine’s is considered America’s oldest family-run restaurant and the original Oyster Rockefeller recipe is said to be one of the most sought-after recipes in the world. Even … Continued
Pacific Salmon – The Story of Pacific Salmon
The Story of Pacific Salmon “The men were astonished at the numbers of salmon in the river, mostly dying after the spawn and therefore inedible. The water was so clear … Continued
Smelt History and Recipe
Eulachon, Oolichan, Candlefish, Hooligan Photo of drawing reproduced from the Journals of Lewis and Clark (Illustration by Meriwether Lewis from American Philosophical Society) “This evening we were visited … Continued