On January 3, 1959, “Seward’s Folly” was transformed from an expanse of land known for its native human cultures, rich mineral and natural resources, and spectacular wild beauty into the 49th American state. In honor of Alaska’s upcoming 50th birthday,
Melamine Contamination May Be Present in Chinese Fish Exports
The chemical melamine has been found in an increasing number of products imported to the United States from China, including milk products, baby formula, and pet foods. Melamine, primarily used in the production of certain plastics, glues, and flame retardants,
Halibut over White Bean Ragout
This is a hearty, earthy dish excellent for cold winter nights and for high-protein, low-fat diets (this preparation gets fewer than 24% of its calories from fat). Any thick fillet of white fish will work – try cod, rockfish, or
Top 5 Tips for Baking Fish
People often turn to eating more seafood when they are ready to take better care of themselves and their families through diet. Low-fat and -cholesterol preparations can increase those benefits, and can be simple for novice seafood cooks. Baking is
The Origins of Seafood Names
A haddock by any other name would smell as … fishy. But why is a halibut a halibut and a shrimp a shrimp? The origins of many of these names are as poetic as they are descriptive. Halibut – means
Heart-healthy vs. Mercury levels?
Standardized health recommendations have stated for years that children and pregnant women should limit their intake of some seafood to two or three meals a week due to the potentially high levels of mercury found in fish and shellfish. According
Recession-proof Dining
Besides the kitchen anxiety that cooking fish seems to induce in unpracticed home chefs, some people also avoid making it at home because of the common misconception that eating seafood is an expensive culinary habit: a luxury food reserved for