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[spence]

Fine cooking, how to dress well???

Ask away

-spence

[justplugit]

Spence ,i'm looking for a simple tomato/light spice topping for broiled fish, nothing fancy.

What would you suggest.

[spence]

I'd suggest you don't use it as a topping and instead use the tomato juice to braise the fish.

If the fish is a fillet, cut it into two inch pieces, if it's not a fillet use your best judgement...

Stand two of these up on end on a pice of foil, top with some sliced tomato, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Top with another pice of foil and seal the edges. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 or so for like 15 min. You'll have to try it first to see how long things really take.

But as long as you have good fish, a decent tomato (use a firm Roma if off season) and nice spice it will taste excellent. This is a very easy and good way to cook fish, especially salmon.

As always, it's about what you're putting into the dish. Good stuff in = good stuff out.

thanks for asking

-spence

[RIROCKHOUND]

First,
Put on a cardigan.
Then go buy the most expensive, imported tomatoes at TJ Maxx.
cook said tomatoes
Pour over fish that was fresh, never frozen.
Enjoy with some fava beans and a nice chianti!

Hi Jeffy

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

First,
Put on a cardigan.
Then go buy the most expensive, imported tomatoes at TJ Maxx.
cook said tomatoes
Pour over fish that was fresh, never frozen.
Enjoy with some fava beans and a nice chianti!

Hi Jeffy

They don't sell tomatoes at TJX.

-spence

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by spence

They don't sell tomatoes at TJX.

-spence

Not even in home goods?

[spence]

They do have some processed goods....

-spence

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by spence

They do have some processed goods....

-spence

Well I shop at the fine, gourmet French store; 'État océanique Job lot'

actually; they do get some nice quality Asian and European goods!

[Ribeye]

My strawberry pie recipe calls for grated orange peel.With or without??

[spence]

Originally Posted by Ribeye

My strawberry pie recipe calls for grated orange peel.With or without??

Never made one, and my strawberry patch expired last season. Thanks for reminding me...

But as I'm a big fan of zest I'd say use it.

-spence

[Strider]

Thanks Spence, appreciate the time and info

[Ribeye]

Originally Posted by spence

Never made one, and my strawberry patch expired last season. Thanks for reminding me...

But as I'm a big fan of zest I'd say use it.

-spence

Thanks Spence. I'll give it a try.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Ribeye

Thanks Spence. I'll give it a try.

Just remember that a little zest can go a long way to brighten up the flavor of the strawberries. Now if you've got your own patch and the're really primo you may not even need or want it.

-spence

[fishbones]

Thanks a bunch, Spence. I think you should have your own column like Hints from Heloise in Good Housekeeping. You definitely know your stuff. Maybe John R will consider giving you your own little sub-section in the Scuppers.

[spence]

Originally Posted by fishbones

Thanks a bunch, Spence. I think you should have your own column like Hints from Heloise in Good Housekeeping. You definitely know your stuff. Maybe John R will consider giving you your own little sub-section in the Scuppers.

I'd worry that people would become too dependent on me to guide them through life. If I was out on a long business trip or if there were an Internet disruption it could lead to mass chaos.

-spence

[justplugit]

Spence, what's behind the solid colored ties being all the rage.

[spence]

Originally Posted by justplugit

Spence, what's behind the solid colored ties being all the rage.

I think that trend has passed somewhat after Regis started a mini-trend back who Who Want's to be a Millioniare.

Skinny ties came back a few years ago, and many of these are solids, although you really need to be skinny to wear them. I rarely wear a solid tie, although I do keep a few darker ones for the right occations.

-spence

[The Dad Fisherman]

I make a strawberry pie where I add some Crushed Pineapple to the Filling....Very Tasty

[Nebe]

Spence have you ever poached striped bass?

[spence]

Originally Posted by Nebe

Spence have you ever poached striped bass?

Nice one

-spence

[The Iceman 6]

Spence -

Do you like films with gladiators in them?

[spence]

Originally Posted by The Iceman 6

Spence -

Do you like films with gladiators in them?

Depends on the film. Gladiator with Russel Crow was most excellent, regardless of its historical accuracy.

-spence

[missing link]

Spence, with in season sliced strawberries, try a drizzle of GOOD aged balsamic viniger on them /// Delish!!!!!!!!!!

My wife was raised in a culinary life style
after being married for 27 yrs I've never had the same back to back meal even leftovers are speical, and my son Matt ( LINK JR) is carring the tradition
the LINKS

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by missing link

Spence, with in season sliced strawberries, try a drizzle of GOOD aged balsamic viniger on them /// Delish!!!!!!!!!! :

You're right about the balsamic vinegar. My wife makes a fresh baby spinach and strawberry salad with balsamic vinegar that is outstanding in the summer. It may have poppy seeds as well, but I'm not sure.

[spence]

Originally Posted by missing link

Spence, with in season sliced strawberries, try a drizzle of GOOD aged balsamic viniger on them /// Delish!!!!!!!!!!

You think I'm a rookie?

For the record, as I'm on a diet, tonight I seared some lean beef tenderloin drizzled with a bit of 30 year aceto balsamico tradizionale...

Yea, the good stuff

Makes me want to plant more strawberries!

-spence

[thortum]

Dear Spence,
My wife says she's not going to cook or shop until I re-do the bathroom, like I promised her. It's been two days, and I'm getting hungry!!! What can I do, short of fixing the bathroom?
" Hungry from Boston"

[spence]

Originally Posted by thortum

Dear Spence,
My wife says she's not going to cook or shop until I re-do the bathroom, like I promised her. It's been two days, and I'm getting hungry!!! What can I do, short of fixing the bathroom?
" Hungry from Boston"

You're the man right? Go pick up a pizza, a six pack, a ruler, a few pencils and some drafting paper.

With a nice buzz and a piece of pepperoni stuck to the side of your mouth, tell her have to plan the bathroom remodeling project first. They always hate this.

-spence

[RIROCKHOUND]

Spence;
I'm headed down south next week. What is the best way to pack a quart of menhaden oil with out the wife seeing it

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Spence;
I'm headed down south next week. What is the best way to pack a quart of menhaden oil with out the wife seeing it

Given the 3-1-1 liquid policy now enforced by the TSA, you will have to check the liquid in your regular bagage.

Considering the chances of a rupture at altitute, and that this would destroy anything in the bag along with potentially the bags around yours I'd avoid the risk.

Spend 15 bucks to UPS the bunker oil to your hotel. Just make sure to tell her to check out the beach when you're checking in.

Wife. Got that's got to hurt you to have to say it.

-spence

[RIROCKHOUND]

One step ahead Spence.
The quart is inside three ziploc bags, and will be further sealed in heavier food saver bag before packing (in check of course.)

Can't UPS to this spot (out-islands of the Bahamas), too expensive and I would be home before it got there.