Fish

Shark Fishing in San Francisco Bay

Aug 2nd, 2010 | By Hank | Category: Fish, Hunting & Fishing Stories

The only thing better than catching sharks? Eating them. We came home from shark fishing in San Francisco Bay with our first leopard sharks, which we soon learned are delicious: firm, juicy and white.



Mexican Fish Fest!

May 26th, 2010 | By Hank | Category: Fish

We celebrated the fish we brought back from La Paz, Mexico, with a feast of Mexican- and Spanish-inspired seafood dishes featuring dorado, bonito and snapper. Salud!



Mussel Mania

Apr 10th, 2010 | By Hank | Category: Fish, Foraging

Another week, another spot along the Pacific Coast: This time I found a bonanza of wild mussels — as many as I wanted! Time for an old-style seafood gorge-a-thon…



Beachcomber’s Risotto

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Hank | Category: Fish

Sometimes foraging, fishing and clamming at the seaside only results in a few of anything – clams, crabs, fish, etc. What to do? Make a mixed seafood meal.



How to Make Caviar

Dec 2nd, 2009 | By Hank | Category: Fish

Caviar has always had a hold on me. It is a mysterious ingredient, almost otherworldy; the individual eggs look like jewels from an alien planet. Caviar tastes briny and vaguely floral, and the textural surprise of the pop in your mouth has led more than one writer to liken it to Pop Rocks for adults. I’ve [...]