A culinary journey through the Scottish Highlands Jul 28, 2008
Langoustine was used for a rich appetizer that muffled the shellfish with too much else: cream, a vermouth reduction, tarragon, chives. A salmon fillet was significantly overcooked. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Discover New Orleans' new shine May 2, 2008
Seafood-lovers pack the iconic Desire Oyster Bar overlooking Bourbon Street for its succulent shellfish and entertaining oyster shuckers. The sleek Loews Hotel, located in the Central Business District, offers a chic atmosphere along with a full-service spa and a standout contemporary Creole restaurant, Caf Adelaide. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Top Panamanian Exports & Imports Jan 30, 2008
Fish and shellfish ;US$104. 8 million (27. (Suite101.com)
San Blas Islands, Panama: A haven for ancient ways Jan 11, 2008
We meant to make an overnight trip, but wound up staying four days, snorkeling, eating shellfish and chicken, and watching the lobsters walk across the island every afternoon. The islands had no electricity, and for the most part, we were the entertainment; the locals had seen so few tourists as to remain curious. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
The businesswoman and a criminal secret Sep 20, 2007
Widowed in 1985, she arrived in Scotland with her daughter, Elena, in 2001 to set up a seafood export business in Peterhead, shipping salmon and shellfish to Italy and Serbia. Prosecutors in Milan allege she fled to avoid jail. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Cheung Chau Island:fishing village with rich customs Jun 25, 2007
Seafood dominates menus fish from tropical reefs, lobsters, prawns and shellfish can be bought from aquariums at or near the restaurants. (Source: Shenzhen Daily). (Xinhuanet, China)
Researchers examine unknown parasite, potential threat May 3, 2007
"Researchers are especially worried about potentially finding the parasite in native Eastern oysters, a key component of the state's oyster fishery and a proposed hatchery program.The ranks of Eastern oysters have been devastated over the years by disease, overfishing, and poor water quality. North Carolina has lost about 90 percent of its oysters over the past 100 years or so.State aquatic officials have developed a plan that would create three shellfish hatcheries in North Carolina to help... (The Morning Star)
An overdue toast to Baltimore's Glass Feb 24, 2007
The trombones sounded just the way you'd expect shellfish to sound; sparkling woodwind riffs reflected shards of light captured by Lanting's lens. For me, the Concerto for Saxophone Quartet proved even more memorable. (SunSpot.net)
