You all remember our know-it- all editor and partner at KL, Stephanie. She’s come around several times now riffing on random topics and generally dominating everything she does. Speaking of which, she told me in a recent email about her fish filleting experience. She was giddy. I asked her how it went.Pretty well, actually. It was the first time I had ever tried filleting … [Read more…]

Salmon is one of my favorite proteins. When a recent trip to the grocery store yielded more options than I was expecting, I had to do a taste test.If you remember my salmon recipe from earlier this year, you know one option you should never choose. Always purchase wild-caught salmon, please. If fish is brought to adulthood or even swims through a farm, don’t eat it. In … [Read more…]

Ask people what the word “sushi” conjures up in their minds and you’ll get a variety of answers. Some will immediately envision raw fish, others will think about deep fried soft shell crab with avocado, cucumber, imitation fish eggs and mayo. When I think about sushi, I think about perfectly cooked rice, served cool and seasoned with vinegar, garnished with raw fish.A … [Read more…]

Making smart choices in the grocery store isn’t always easy.  Everyone is busy; grabbing the prepared and processed food seems like the most convenient option.  Manufacturers are adept at satisfying any savory or sweet craving in one easy package.Increasing and maintaining strength requires a steady stream of protein; you can’t build muscle without it.  Unfortunately, the … [Read more…]