Tag Archives: Seafood

Les Bouchots de la Baie du Mont Saint Michel

One of the lessons I learned early on in this gypsy existence of ours; never pack anything that you are unwilling to carry.  I was a little hard headed about learning this lesson but eventually, I did.  So when I … Continue reading

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Juicy, Deep Fried Gillardeau Oysters

Now I know some of you Gallophile, oyster connoisseurs (Roger) are just going to shudder and perhaps mutter one or two shocked “ooh la’s”, when you read that I’ve had the Gaul  to deep fry one of France’s most venerated … Continue reading

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Spicy, Wild Sesame Seed Shrimp

Still “lagged” but have to do something with myself, and I found a new plate at the supermarket.  Anyway this was easy; shrimp were in the freezer. Spicy Wild Sesame Seed Shrimp 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp sesame seed … Continue reading

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Mussels and Almandes de Mer

Well he’s going back to Southern Sudan, so I thought I’d pull out all stops.  No seafood to be had from the Nile river. And anyway, I’ve been wanting to do something with these clam-like almandes de mer .  We … Continue reading

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Jamie’s Cullen Skink with Mussels

  The new Jamie magazine is billed as the “budget issue”(February 12, Issue 26).  Frugal, go out and buy this, it can’t be that expensive and you are going to love it!  The front cover says, “Packed with brilliant and thrifty ideas … Continue reading

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Shrimp Au Gratin

My inspiration for this recipe came from Emeril Lagasse and like all “Loosiana” people, he seems to be courting an early heart attack.  This is not an entree but an entire buffet and decadence at it’s best!   Still….halve the … Continue reading

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Seafood Ramekin

We had a few people over for lunch today in spite of the plastic current hanging from the ceiling to shield the rest of the house from the dust created by the fireplace remover. Ambiance for days!  Paper napkins. The menu was … Continue reading

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Sea Scallops with Saffron Potatoes

I had to move my photography table today and have never been so upset in my life!   The light is different upstairs and I really don’t know how to deal with it.   Whine. I had built up so … Continue reading

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Cotriade: Glorious Fish Soup from Bretagne

One of my favorite blog sites is Read Ramble.  Fay does a fantastic job of bringing together reading, music and food.   Her site is so interesting that I have actually read many of her book recommendations, bought Waverly Root’s, … Continue reading

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Calamari Rings with Chilli Lime Mayonnaise

I grew up in California and can remember all of us kids, wading out at high tide, in a very calm ocean, waist deep, picking up clams from the ocean floor.  Others, better equipped, had special clam forks and could dig … Continue reading

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