Support Your Local Fishmonger: Kalaliike Mäkinen (and an Awesomely Simple Recipe for Pikeperch Fillet)

This weekend’s weather forecast was very distinct and specific: it predicted a chill and sunny day on Saturday and a slightly-warmer day on Sunday with ‘100% chance of precipitation’.  I interpreted this as ‘enjoy the glorious autumn weather Saturday because the next day you’ll want to stay at home.’ As it happens, both the weather report and my interpretation of it have been entirely accurate. … Continue reading Support Your Local Fishmonger: Kalaliike Mäkinen (and an Awesomely Simple Recipe for Pikeperch Fillet)

Seasoning Mixes and A Very Easy Grilled Salmon Lunch

I know, I have been remiss at posting in the past few months – life got busy again, and when that happens, blog, sadly, takes second place to immediate priorities.  And then, on top of it all, both T and I got a terrible case of influenza together, and spent the two weeks over the winter holidays in bed with thermometers, cold-and-flu drugs, and endless … Continue reading Seasoning Mixes and A Very Easy Grilled Salmon Lunch

Salmon Sashimi With Dipping Sauce :: A Swedo-Japanese Fusion

I’ve talked (read: babbled happily) about salmon and how much I love it, time and time before. But, in my view, good things can and should be said and gone over more than once – good ideas bear reinforcing.  And salmon is usually a good idea – and, in just about any way you can eat it, it’s incredibly healthy and good for you, too! … Continue reading Salmon Sashimi With Dipping Sauce :: A Swedo-Japanese Fusion