Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2014
We know a lot of you love to cook – that’s why you seek out specialty purveyors like Santa Monica Seafood when you’re on the hunt for special ingredients for your next dinner party. But what about taking it to the next level – as in becoming a professional chef? There are many routes that lead to the kitchen, and …
In 2012 we launched our Responsible Sourcing/Vendor Partnership (RSVP) Program as a way of financially supporting projects that have a positive impact on wild fisheries and responsible aquaculture efforts. It’s another approach to sustainability that moves us beyond sourcing and into an active role that is helping change the industry! Over the past 2.5 years, we’ve helped fund a wide …
Everyone knows that seafood is a healthy choice – don’t take away those health benefits by seasoning with too much salt! Here are some ways to reduce your sodium use when cooking seafood. Cook from Scratch The easiest way to control sodium intake is in your own kitchen! Cooking from scratch means you have total control over how much salt …
Sweet and juicy peaches are in season and are delicious to eat right out of your hand, in a classic peach pie or sliced over yogurt and topped with granola… but have you ever thought about pairing peaches with your favorite seafood? Hit your local Farmers Market and stock up on this seasonal delight! Here’s a few ideas to get …
We’re big fans of farmed mussels – they are super easy to work with, delicious, sustainable and nutritious! What’s not to love… When buying live mussels in the shell, look for mussels that are tightly closed. If they are gaping slightly, they should close when disturbed – your local Santa Monica Seafood Specialist is happy to guide you through choosing …
Every once in a while someone questions our decision to carry Chilean Sea Bass (a.k.a. Patagonian Toothfish). It’s a great question! There has been a lot of press over the years regarding the sustainability (or lack thereof) of Chilean Sea Bass. The short answer is that we carry a very specific type of Toothfish that has been certified by …
Now that we’re smack dab in the heart of those infamous “Months without the letter ‘R’ in them” we’d like to address that oft-repeated myth about oysters… So, should you eat oysters in months without an ‘R’? Yes, you should! Decades ago that phrase did hold some water. Oysters shipped cross-country during hot summer months (May, June, July and August) …
Seafood, we hope! Kids are notoriously picky eaters – but parents know that adding seafood to their diets has a multitude of health benefits (and it’s good for mom and dad too)! If you’re looking for some more details on why we want your kids to eat more seafood, here’s a concise article from Parenting Magazine that lays out a …
