Salmon is famous for its beautiful hues of orange, pink, red, and coral. Salmon-pink, or simply salmon is a hue on its own ! It’s one of those beautiful fish meats that simply stand out in a crowd and look very appealing, right up there with tuna red. But why is salmon pink ? Or …
Lox is one of those cuts of meat that sound very interesting and may not be immediately obvious when you first hear about them. But for those with Germanic, Nordic, or Ashkenazi ancestry, the word may be very familiar. In fact, this is a type of salmon meat ! It’s commonly served on sandwiches, bagels, …
Salmon is one of the most delicious types of fish you can ever find. It’s also very simple to cook and eat, as there are no pesky small bones to pick from your teeth. Despite the high price, salmon is really one of the best choices for anyone looking to eat fish, both for flavor …
If you’re vegetarian but would like to try sushi, you’re probably confused whether it would align with your food preference. While sushi started out as a fish-based dish, it does not remain so. There are so many sushi options to choose from, you may just find something for yourself. Some of them are completely vegan, …
Whenever sushi comes into discussion people get divided: they’re either in love with it, or completely revulsed by raw fish. Conveniently forgetting the many sushi types that have cooked meat or the ones that are completely plant-based. However these people do have a point, and that is that raw fish can be dangerous. It really …
Are you starting to fall in love with sushi as a food ? If yes then you’re probably racking your brain trying to remember all the different kinds of sushi. And have you met the maki and temaki rolls ? Yes ? And you’re wondering exactly why and how they’re different, since they’re both just …
Have you ever had sushi ? If you haven’t then you may just know sushi is raw fish, and maybe that put you off. But is sushi just raw fish ? Is anything in sushi actually raw ? Is sushi a raw dish or is it cooked ? We’re here to explain that, and let …
If you’ve ever wondered why sashimi is so expensive then this post is for you. The question makes sense, because you’re getting the same fish you normally would get in a sushi, right ? It’s just all fish, no rice. The truth is a little different, because while it’s the same fish type it’s a …
Shrimp is possibly one of the most widely-consumed seafood types in the world. They’re not overly fishy in flavor, and they’re very easy to cook, it only takes a few minutes in a hot skillet. Still, shrimp seems to be pretty expensive and this often deters folks from even trying it out. And we’re talking …
You’ve got guests coming for a delicious dinner, but don’t know how to serve the sushi in the best way possible ? Or maybe you’ve just bought your first ever sushi, brought it home, and want to know how to best enjoy it ? No matter the case, you know that temperature matters when serving …
Have you ever had a hankering for sushi, but didn’t go through with it because a really good platter can get really expensive ? Don’t worry, nearly everyone who isn’t a sushi chef thinks sushi is very expensive. We mean real, authentic, flavorful sushi. We’re not talking about the knock-off ones in supermarkets, those are …
So, you’ve found yourself in front of the seafood aisle in the supermarket and can’t help but wonder if the scallops are good. Are they fresh ? Can you eat them raw ? You’ve heard stories of this happening, and it should like the perfect treat for a date night. Scallops are a type of …
Scallops are a splurge, and a delicious one at that. But why are scallops so expensive, and is there really a good reason for it ? Or is it a weird gimmick, like with diamonds ? Well, it turns out that for food, a high price tag really has a very good reason. In the …
Scallops are amazing and very much worth their high price tag. Even so, very often we don’t even notice something’s missing from our delicious scallops: the roe ! Yes, scallops have roe, and it’s very good. You can use it as you would use any other roe in a recipe. Here’s a closer look at …
Scallops are a delicious seafood that somehow looks both fancy and alien. But these delicious seafaring creatures are very often fount at the fish counter, and catch the eye of many customers. Some shy away from the high price tag, and some pick them up for an event or simply because they like them. Whatever …
Shrimp is a great source of protein and it’s always great at a dinner party, but there’s a bit of a conundrum going on. Folks aren’t really sure what shrimp actually is. Is it a type of fish ? Is it seafood ? Is it shellfish ? None of the above ? This is especially …
Seafood isn’t for everyone’s tastes, but when it’s cooked properly it’s one of the best things you’ll ever experience. So you sit down, pull up the menu and gasp a little. It’s a bit much for the lobster, and the mussel pasta is a bit extreme. Why is that ? Why is seafood so expensive …