HUNGRY GERALD

Gifted daughter Lesley R. received  a gift—a big, frozen striped bass. Unfortunately, the fish had not been gutted or scaled. Like her Mom, Lesley meets all challenges. It took some time and effort, but Lesley made the fish ready for the oven–gilded with olive oil and accompanied by a vivid mayonnaise sauce. This was the main dish for dinner at Lesley and husband, Massimo’s, Riverside, RI, home. It was preceded by tasty fried calamari and ended with chocolate cake and cheesecake from a Spanish bakery. The fish was delicious (thanks, Lesley) and the chardonnay (gifted by the lovely Tracy Parsons) was stupendous. A great sumptuous wine. Lesley sent HG/BSK home with a container of abundant cooked striper. Next night, BSK warmed the fish in a sauce of olive oil, fish stock, capers, fennel, tomatoes, garlic, onions and herbs. This was poured over linguine for a sensational pasta dish. Yes, Lesley’s labors provided HG/BSK with a striped bass doubleheader. Good eating.