Category Archives: Sustainable Seafood
Not Whooping for Wegmans Yet
East coast supermarket chain Wegmans opened its first Boston-area store this morning in Chestnut Hill, Mass., to the ecstatic delight of many shoppers. While I’m intrigued by what they offer, I’m not ready to sign up for the Wegmans cult … Continue reading
Wrap-up: Traceability is the New Black
As I wandered through the aisles of this year’s Seafood Expo North America, I was surprised but encouraged to see the word “traceable” displayed alongside the word “sustainable” on many booths.
Scenes from Day 2: Seafood Expo North America 2014
Patrick McMurray Teaches Me about Oysters
I’m a relatively recent oyster lover. Growing up in a Kosher home in the Chicago area, oysters weren’t common fare. My first taste of a raw bivalve was a quahog someone slipped me when I worked as a camp counselor … Continue reading
Verlasso Salmon Continues to Impress
Two years ago, I wrote about Verlasso Salmon during the International Boston Seafood Show, as it was known then. I went back to talk to the Verlasso folks today and was impressed again by both the clean, fresh flavor of … Continue reading
10 Things I Didn’t Know About Aquaculture
Is aquaculture sustainable? Depends on what’s being raised, how and where it’s being produced, and whom you ask. With over 500 species being farmed all over the world, it’s difficult to generalize. But here are some of the many things … Continue reading
