Category Archives: Shellfish

I always love it when asparagus season rolls around. The season is lengthened here by the ability to purchase asparagus from Mexico and then southern California before our own local supplies. Asparagus is such a weird plant. The edible part … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, a long, long, time ago, we had a condo in Redwood Shores. The kitchen was so, so small that we bought a wheelie cart and an electric wok so that both John and I could cook … Continue reading →

I am having a really good weight loss week so far. As I said, my weight loss week begins on Monday and since it is only Tuesday, perhaps I am being overly optimistic. What really helps me is to write … Continue reading →

This is the last dinner we made in Marco Island. It was in celebration of participating in the For the Love of the Y tennis tournament. John and I played mixed doubles and he played singles. We were 0 for … Continue reading →

Hmmm… I seem to have gotten behind again. At the end of our stay in Marco Island there was a tennis tournament and more family visiting and, what can I say, some of the dinners were on plan and some … Continue reading →

I love scallops. We made this dish earlier in the week. It makes a regular weekday dinner seem extra special. On Marco Island we get all our seafood from Paradise Seafood. They have yet to disappoint. We will be sorry … Continue reading →

In between eating totally out of control, we occasionally eat something reasonable. We got some awesome scallops from Paradise Seafood and had a dinner of seared scallops, steamed new potatoes and mixed vegetables. It is a relief to eat something … Continue reading →

Last chance before the eat-a-thon to have a decent dinner. I really like this dinner. The sauce is really more like a brodo made from chicken stock and a little of the pasta water. I haven’t bought snow peas in … Continue reading →

It’s lobster time again. Whenever I am getting too bored by plain food, a little luxe helps. We steamed the lobster tails and served them with lemon. John and I split a baked potato which I sprayed with olive oil … Continue reading →