Category Archives: fish

Grilled Black Cod with Fried Garlic and Red Chili Flakes + Books You CAN Put Down

Posted on July 22, 2010 by blcarson

I have a confession to make: I really hate the book that I’m reading right now. I purchased it at Powell’s Books in Portland, noting that it was a Pulizer Prize winner, and have tried to read it every day … Continue reading →

Posted in black cod, fish, food music blog, garlic, Musical Pairings | 5 Comments

Phyllo-Wrapped Tilapia and the Elements of Home

Posted on May 12, 2010 by blcarson

Lately I’ve been finding myself being unable to decide. The girl who’s made nearly every decision on the basis of a gut feeling. But lately, well, my gut has been off drinking margaritas somewhere because when it comes to decisions, … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, food music blog, Musical Pairings, phyllo, recipes, tilapia | 6 Comments

Roasted Monkfish with Romesco Sauce

Posted on April 7, 2010 by blcarson

Ok, here’s the deal. Before you commit yourself to making this recipe, do not–I repeat–do not do a Google image search for monkfish. Just don’t do it? Ok? Because if you do, you might just miss out on one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ad Hoc, baby leeks, fish, food music blog, monkfish, Musical Pairings, romesco sauce, Thomas Keller | 7 Comments

Cast Iron Skillet-Seared Cod with Mushrooms

Posted on October 19, 2009 by blcarson

I miss peaches and blackberries this time of year. But, I’m becoming more aware of eating with the seasons. So, rather than succumbing to ridiculously-priced produce that’s been shipped to the city from lands far, far away, I’m eating what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in cod, fish, food music blog, main, mushrooms, Musical Pairings, October, Saveur | 2 Comments

Poke: Squeezing the Last Bits of Summer

Posted on October 14, 2009 by blcarson

Every year, when the first rainstorm hits the Bay Area, the city seems to fall to pieces. The trains run behind schedule, traffic is at a standstill, huge puddles form in every sidewalk crevice, trees start falling, people work from … Continue reading →

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Bistro Dinner Part 1: Sole Roulades and Crispy Pan Fried Potatoes

Posted on August 17, 2009 by blcarson

Good things come in small packages–and oh, how true that old adage is. In this particular case, the small package was a rolled up fillet of sole, encasing two thin lemon slices and a delicate pesto sauce. Once baked, this … Continue reading →

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Part III: Summer Goodies Dinner: The Main Attraction

Posted on August 3, 2009 by blcarson

I promised you a treat as the official end to our ‘Summer Goodies Dinner‘ series, and I do believe that I will not disappoint. With our light starter and fresh fruit-oriented dessert, I thought it would be only natural for … Continue reading →

Posted in figs, fish, food music blog, halibut, main, Musical Pairings, polenta, proscuitto, recipes, summer, truffle oil | Leave a comment

Fiesta: Fish Tacos with Spicy Salsa and Pickled Onions

Posted on July 7, 2009 by blcarson

Fish tacos. Do they make you wish you were sitting on a beach in Mexico, sipping on a Corona with lime? The first time I tried fish tacos was, naturally, in San Diego. A specialty of Baja, California, they are, … Continue reading →

Posted in cilantro, fish, food music blog, Mexican, Musical Pairings, pickled onions, recipes, salsa, tacos | 4 Comments

Halibut and Grapefruit-Jicama Salad and My Intentions

Posted on July 1, 2009 by blcarson

I took a yoga class tonight and at some point between desperately trying to avoid doing a full wheel and blissfully enjoying the five or so minutes of quiet meditation at the end of the class, I thought about my … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, food music blog, grapefruit, halibut, jicama, Musical Pairings, recipes | 2 Comments

Potato-Crusted Snapper with Lemon Butter Sauce

Posted on June 22, 2009 by blcarson

Like all things that require inspiration (writing, running, painting…), cooking can sometimes put you in a rut. Or rather, you might sometimes get into a non-cooking rut. Days or weeks like these, I usually eat a standard and boring fare … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, food music blog, main, Musical Pairings, potato, recipes, snapper | 5 Comments