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From Chicagoland to the Coast: Finding the Freshest Catch

Each year, my family takes a trip to Florida. It's become a tradition that we always look forward to because we visit different parts of the state each year. There’s something special about escaping ...

How to Make Crispy Crunchy Fish Tacos Everyone Will Love

I spent a lot of time teaching our kids and teens camps this summer, and my favorite experience is seeing a young cook enjoy something they didn’t think they liked. This was the case when the teens ...

A Taste of Hawai'i at Home

One of the best parts of planning a trip is researching the local food scene to make sure I hit all of the highlights. I recently returned from a trip to Maui, Hawai'i with my sister, and the food ...

Utilizing Carbon Steel for Crispy Skinned Fish

You already know I love carbon steel pans. Now I want to showcase a technique that illustrates just why I enjoy cooking with carbon steel so much: cold-start crispy skin fish.

The Whole Fish Trilogy: Books to Level-Up Your Seafood Game

I grew up in a small town in upstate New York that didn’t have much access to seafood in general, and I don’t think I’d be exaggerating to say virtually no access to truly good seafood at all. I ...

Grilling up the Sea

The allure of grilling seafood is a symphony of flavors that dances between the sea and the fire, captivating both the heart and the palate. I invite you to join me in my profound love affair with ...

It's Raw! A Look at Raw Fish Dishes

Have you ever wondered how people in different parts of Asia enjoy raw fish in their cuisines? Raw fish is not only delicious and nutritious, but also has a long and rich history that reflects the ...

New Choices in Seafood for the New Year

I’m writing this blog from Sarasota, Florida, where I’m fortunate enough to be spending a week with my family away from the Chicago winter. I’ve spent an occasional short week down here throughout my ...

Thai Take Out at Home

My family loves Thai food, and whenever we order takeout or dine-in, we pretty much such stick to our favorites. We always order the fresh spring rolls, green papaya salad, a curry of some sort, Pad ...

Cold Cooking Gives Us Ceviche

When you hear the word “cooking” what comes to mind first? Is it the clicking of the stovetop as you turn on the flame? The smoky smell of the grill as you hear the sizzle of the food touch the ...

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From Chicagoland to the Coast: Finding the Freshest Catch

How to Make Crispy Crunchy Fish Tacos Everyone Will Love

A Taste of Hawai'i at Home

Utilizing Carbon Steel for Crispy Skinned Fish

The Whole Fish Trilogy: Books to Level-Up Your Seafood Game

Grilling up the Sea

It's Raw! A Look at Raw Fish Dishes

New Choices in Seafood for the New Year

Thai Take Out at Home

Cold Cooking Gives Us Ceviche

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