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Good morning to all of our beloved friends and clients; Today we put our Smarty Pants on and delve into Harvard Medical School’s report on healthy eating choices spotlighting fresh seafood.
By the way, anyone including myself who starts with a lame “Smarty Pants” quip when referring to an esteemed institution such as Harvard is just jelly as Fluke that my combined SAT score was lower than the weight of two newborn elephants. But I digress. Anywho, the article starts by stating, “Why eat lower on the seafood chain? Small fish and bivalves offer often-overlooked nutritional and environmental value.” Okay and forgive the pun, but you hooked the Funky Fishmonger on this one but I do take umbrage with the wording, “Lower on the Seafood Chain.” I mean again, I could not get into Harvard but are we now shaming our food because it does not have fins? “Oh Look at me Mister Clam, I’m Red Snapper with my gorgeous crimson coloring and I can swim wherever I desire what can you do?” (the clam replies) “Well first of all you are very pretty and I wish I could swim but I know one thing for shore…the Funky Fishmonger has a lot more Clam recipes then Snapper dishes in his culinary arsenal.” You are correct Mr Clam and I not only “see” you but love you for who you are. And just for you, I present my Littleneck Clams and Andouille Sausage with a Herbed Bread Crumb Garnish recipe. This healthful and delicious dish is my deconstructed homage to all stuffed clam recipes and let’s be honest Red Snapper, I don’t think Andouille Sausage wants to play with you. Moreover as stated by the report bivalves contain several micronutrients, especially zinc and vitamin B12. Zinc contributes to a healthy immune system, and vitamin B12 helps form red blood cells that carry oxygen and keep nerves throughout the body healthy (btw, this is Harvard for, they’re good for you). And before you charge up the Tesla you should know that from a planetary health perspective, bivalves are among the best sources of animal-based protein. Bivalves can be 'nature positive' because they don't require feed and they filter and clean up water…Boom…that is what we call at State School a “Clam Drop.” “But what about us Mussels Funky? Sure we are cheap but can anyone ever love us like a Salmon?” Are you kidding me Mussel, my Mussels with Pancetta and Pasta dish will have you on the cover of People magazine as the Sexiest Mollusk Alive this year for sure. And for the record, I think it’s super cool how you and your friends hang onto that rope, a Salmon can’t do that. My apologies, this nonsensical diatribe of mine is getting too political and has gone way too long. What I am really trying to say is that all Seafood is created equal and that we should love them as the briny gifts they truly are. And besides we humans are apparently pretty high on the food chain but you don’t see your neighbor Karl on the menu tonight. That’s right I said it, Karl is gamey as Hake. Well, it looks as though it’s time to say goodbye for today but remember, only a Little Chef has the power to break the Food Chains of culinary oppression. Yes, I know that didn’t make sense but Cheers for now anyway.
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