Thursday, August 26, 2010

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,
 
The good news is mother nature has lifted the rain and is bringing us a spectacular weekend.  Crayfish have arrived from California.  When most people think of Crawdad's they think Louisiana, but let us tell you these California puppies are the bigger brother to their LA counterparts.  A tad bigger, a tad brighter, a little more lively, these tiny crustaceans are begging to be your weekend special.  From the warm waters of Florida we have brought up some Amberjack.  Amberjack has a firm texture, white meat, and a mild flavor. From our same Floridian friends we have some gorgeous Florida Pompano arriving tonight sized 1-2.  The farm raised Cobia did not want to leave the ocean, these tardy little fish have been pushed back a day.  They will be in our house and in rigor form for Friday delivery. 
 
Some news on the Razor clam front is that full moons and high tides have closed fishing in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  We are working hard to have this product for you and as soon as we have a line you will be the first to know. 
 
Good news from the Wellfleet oyster farm on the cape is that closures due to spawning has been reopened and will be arriving to us Friday.  In flavor, Wellfleet's are light bodied and have a clean salty finish.  Perfect cocktail sized this oyster begs for a pint of Sam Adams Lager and perfect summer weekend to enjoy them on. 
 
Oysters coming in from the West Coast are: Steamboats, Elkhorn, Hamersley Inlet, Reach Island, Fanny Bay, Malispina, Royal Miyagi, Pacific Orchard, Cortez Island, and, Kusshi. 
 
"A perfect oyster, healthy, of fine flavor, plucked from its chill bed and brought to the plate unwatered and unseasoned, is more delicious than any of its modifications."M. F. K. Fisher
 
Enjoy the Weekend
Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

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