HUNGRY GERALD

Earlier in the month SJ slipped off the fair Island of Prince Edward, so a festive sea send off was in order. The family started with shucked South Lake oysters (best in the world, better than the best of France, Britain and Ireland). Noel and Yossi M., the illustrious Colorado equestrian experts, joined the HG group and tasted their first oyster. Bravely, they got them down and signaled polite approval.

Earlier in the day, SJ and Exquisite Maiko motored to nearby Naufrage and received a shopping bag full of screamingly fresh mackerel from a commercial fishing boat (typical of PEI, there was no charge).

Exquisite Maiko did delightful things with the mackerel. First, there was sashimi with ginger, scallions and nori, Then, slivers of vinegar marinated mackerel with ginger. These dishes highlighted EM’s superb knife skills and showcased just how those skills actually effect the taste, and not just the presentation, of a dish. Meanwhile, two live lobsters were boiled quickly and took their place on the table with a big bowl of EM’s fried rice (rice with eggs, garlic, carrots, mushrooms and ham).

EM air dried some mackerel fillets, After bathing the mackerel in a special marinade for a few days EM will grill the fish. HG can hardly wait.

Tagged Exquisite Maiko, Lobster, Mackerel, SJ, South Lake Oyster

§ 2 Responses to Festive Farewell"

• Scallionboy says:

  September 9, 2011 at 7:49 pm

  “After bathing in a special marinade for a few days EM will grill the fish.”

  I guess EM will be exquisitely tender and flavorful after a few days in the marinade.

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  • Gerry says:

    September 11, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Funny and sharp comment. Thanks. HG has made the appropriate edit

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