It’s been bitterly cold here in Seattle, more so than usual. I live a mere two and a half blocks from the supermarket, but that two and a half blocks was quite the hazardous course this afternoon. Our sidewalks are smooth with ice. The parking strips aren’t much better – what snow there is provides little grip. The streets are just as bad, slick and black with leaves frozen solid right into the ice. Why folks insist on driving in these conditions, I have no idea. People, take a day off.
I can be quite content nesting solo in my little Seattle apartment but to truly enjoy it, I need to have the makings of a good meal. It’s just as well I like my food fresh or I’d be stockpiling boxes of mac and cheese mix, logging on to the web, and not getting out much.
I swear to you, it’s not that I’m antisocial, it’s more that I am so very fond of my house that I see little reason to leave it. As proof of my social nature, I’ll tell you again, you are welcome for Fish Wednesday anytime.
It’s cod again this week. The cod was wild and fresh – just like I like my men, yuk yuk. I marinated it in a little dijon mustard, black pepper and white wine. Meanwhile, I roasted some red potatoes and asparagus in olive oil. I took the veggies out and tossed the fish the very hot skillet with the marinade, browning the fish just a tiny bit on the outside. Then, I splashed a little more wine in the pan, and kept an eye on it until it was cooked through. I spooned what was left of the sauce over the fish and cued up the Charlie Brown music. (Last night I watched the classic on TV. I love that cartoon.) My fish was perfect, cooked all the way through but still very moist. And you can’t go wrong with roasted veggies, plus, when it’s effing freezing, it gives you a chance to run the oven.
Being a bachelorette isn’t so bad.
Nerd’s Eye View wonders if shellfish has the same benefits as shell-less fish. Because sometimes, the idea of baby shrimp in garlic on pasta seems like a really good idea. And today at the market, the King crab legs looked really yummy.
Also, while I’m on about food, check out this terrific soup blog, Gracious Bowl.
Do you mean Pike Place, by any chance? I swear, if I lived within a block of there, I’d eat fresh fish, veggies, and flowers every day! 🙂
They say we’ll thaw tomorrrow. Good thing, because cabin fever is beginning to set in here…
Carol
I’m really impressed with your Fish Wednesday creations. I’m going to have to try the tuna marinated in soy sauce and topped with wasabi. You’ve got me drooling over here….. 🙂
Michael
Hey thanks for the Gracious Bowl shout-out, Pam!
Wednesday’s cod sounds delicious and set to Vince’s piano is my kinda way to have dinner on a cold night. The song “Skating” is one of my holiday favorites.
When I want to think I’m eating healthy, I steam my fish on the stovetop. Somewhere along the way I saw this tidbit where you fill a pan with some water, wrap some aluminum foil in a little ring and put it in the pan. Put your seasoned slab o’ fish on a small plate, set it on the foil ring and cover. About 10 minutes and you should have perfectly steamed salmon or whatever. 🙂 It’s a great, especially when you don’t have the typical equipment like a steamer or basket. Happy Eats!
Will you share the recipe for fachertort? We fell in love with it when we found it at Demel’s in Vienna.