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Billingsgate Fish Market Cookbook

by Andrew on November 18, 2009 in In the Press with 3 Comments

billinsgate market cookbookBillingsgate is the UK’s largest and most famous inland fish market, offering buyers the opportunity to see the widest selection of fish in the United Kingdom. This London institution is steeped in history and tradition, and its origins can be traced back to 1327 when Edward III granted London’s citizens a charter concerning the market rights of the City of London. Today Billingsgate Market is based in London’s Docklands where, at 5 a.m. every Monday to Saturday, a bell is tolled and London’s “free and open market for all sorts of fish whatsoever” opens for business.

C.J. Jackson, Director of Billingsgate Seafood Training School, provides invaluable advice on selecting fish, sustainability, techniques for fish preparation and over 80 delicious recipes ranging from Fish in Beer Batter to Lemon Sole Gratin.

This unique and exciting book celebrates the fascinating history of the market and explores market life today. The Billingsgate Market Cookbook is essential reading for anyone with a love of cooking and an interest in the history of one of London’s greatest markets.

Recipes include Goan Style Seafood curry, Whiting Armandine, Grilled Halibut with Gemolata Gruyere Crumb, Seared Scallops and Bacon Omelette, Steamed Cockles with Greek Yoghurt and Capers and the Fish Pie Recipe as detailed in full on SpittoonExtra.

The Billingsgate Market Cookbook is available from Amazon.co.uk for an amazingly excellent price - just £6.60.

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The End of the Line

by Andrew on June 3, 2009 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with No comments

end_of_the_lineWaitrose is seeking to raise awareness of the need for consumers to seek out sustainable fish by supporting the launch of the year’s most important environmental film.

Described as the “Inconvenient Truth of the Oceans”, The End of the Line (launching 8th June in selected UK cinemas nationwide) reveals the devastating truth about what is happening in our oceans and predicts that if overfishing continues, there will be no more seafood by 2048.

A recent survey of 2,000 UK adults - commissioned by Waitrose - reveals widespread lack of knowledge around this issue:

  • 78% of people admit they don’t try to buy fish from a sustainable source
  • 72% are unaware that some fish are as close to extinction as the white rhino
  • But 70% are more likely to make sustainable choices when given the facts

Support from Waitrose for the film’s UK release follows a long-term commitment by the retailer to drive sustainability.

Waitrose has a totally transparent supply chain and buys all its own label fish from sustainable sources – from the fresh fish at the fish counters to the frozen fish fingers in the freezer aisle. Since launching its responsible fishing policy 12 years ago, Waitrose has been taking wide-scale steps, ensuring all its fish are caught using responsible methods. This includes a complete ban on many species under threat, and on damaging fishing methods such as beam trawling.

Waitrose want to raise awareness so that consumers ask where their fish has come from where ever they shop or eat fish.


Free Salmon From The Cornish Fishmonger

by Andrew on May 21, 2009 in food, Online Retailers with No comments

free smoked salmonTime to eat more fish! And The Cornish Fishmonger is on hand to help.

They are currently offering, for first time customers, a free pack of 250 grams worth of fresh smoked sliced salmon plus a free tea towel. Any person making their first order of fish from The Cornish Fishmonger can take advantage of this offer, there’s no minimum spend needed from the customer either.

The Cornish Fishmonger, based at St Mawes in Cornwall, offer a host of different products - fresh cornish lobster available cooked or live through to a selection of hampers - and if you are stuck for inspiration there is a range of recipes available on the site too.

Wing of St. Mawes, “The Cornish Fishmonger” has been providing fresh fish and seafood for over 25 years. We’re very proud of our profession and care about our customers, fish and fishing! Based in Cornwall we are surrounded by the sea; this gives us the best opportunity to source the very best and freshest fish and seafood.

An Evening for Seafood Lovers

by Andrew on February 8, 2009 in Tasting Events/Shows with No comments

china fleet seafood masterclassFollowing the success of the Game Master Class Evening in November the Farmhouse Restaurant at China Fleet Country Club has announced a Seafood Master Class. Executive Head Chef Marc Slater will host the event which will again involve discussion and hands on demonstration with his team in the kitchen. The four course menu will include Bouillabaisse, a selection of Westcountry Fish, Helford River mussels and much more.

“I will be demonstrating some of my favourite ways to cook seafood using the fantastic array of local produce we have available. Marc added “if you love seafood this is going to be an unmissable evening; whether you want to learn more about the preparation and cooking of seafood or you just wish to be treated to some great food complimented by great wine and likeminded company”.

The dinner will to be held on 30th March 2009 and is limited to 28 places, to reserve a place please telephone the Farmhouse Restaurant on 01752 854664. Cost is £29.50 per person.

China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LJ

Bring Back Fish on a Friday!

by Andrew on November 30, -0001 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with 2 Comments

Sea Bass How many times a week do you eat fish?

The Food Standards Agency recommends that we should all eat at least two portions every week, one of which should be oily. Not only is fish a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, but it is extensive in variety - so there is a fish out there to suit every taste bud and occasion. However, it seems only a quarter of us are meeting this quota.

So why is this? Perhaps one reason is the dying tradition of eating fish on a Friday, with only 5% of us now still sitting down to a fish based meal at the end of the week.

To support the launch of their Simply Baked to Perfection range, Birds Eye took a closer look at our fish-eating habits, with their research finding that one in four people say they would rather not cook fish as they think it is too expensive. Nearly one in five people think fish is too smelly, while just under a quarter either don’t know how to prepare fish or simply don’t like handling it.

Whatever your excuse is, the facts are there - fish should be an important part of everyone’s diet. So whether you are new to preparing fish, aren’t sure what to do with it, or just don’t have the time to try, take a look at this video.

Aldo Zilli, one of the nation’s favourite fish chefs, takes us to Billingsgate Market via this little video feature where he gives us some of his top tips and introduces us to a few friends on the way. His main aim? To show the great British public that fish needn’t be complicated and encourage them to start eating more fish as part of a healthy balanced diet - especially on a Friday!

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