Fish Talk: How It's Caught: Wild Alaskan Halibut & Sablefish (Black Cod)

Fish Talk: How It's Caught: Wild Alaskan Halibut & Sablefish (Black Cod)

Fish Talk: How It's Caught: Wild Alaskan Halibut & Sablefish (Black Cod) It’s been a long winter, but the daylight hours are waxing on every day, just like the itch to get back out on the ocean. The heavy frost that greets the dawn shows less and less with each passing week. More signs of an ocean coming out of hibernation hint towards the coming bloom of spring. The herring are starting to show in the harbor, and the Longtailed Ducks that have taken refuge all winter long in our protected waters have moved on. Whales, sea lions and countless sea birds have made...

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Issam Samman
The Time Saving Benefits of Seafood

The Time Saving Benefits of Seafood

Sitka, Alaska (Lingít Aanì–the land of the Tlingit people) is a seaside town on Baranof Island. It is largely a fishing community, and throughout the dark winters, Sitkans love to come together for a good potluck. And let me tell you, every single person here has their own idea about how to best prepare each of the species of seafood we carry. Even when we disagree on favorite recipes, we can all agree on one thing: preparing seafood for dinner saves time. 

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Issam Samman
Sound Off January 2022

Sound Off January 2022

Greetings From the Sitka Sound Happy New Year! January in Sitka has come in like a lion, with roaring winds, swirling snow and surging seas. Catch up with the latest from the our small boat fleet, all the Fish Talk, and our favorite recipe of the month from the Kitchen!

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Fish Talk: Is Fresh Fish Really the Best Fish?

Fish Talk: Is Fresh Fish Really the Best Fish?

Is Fresh Fish really the Best Fish?  Fresh seafood is frequently assumed to be the best seafood, but is it really? This desire for “fresh” is something that has long been held by fish consumers, and until recently it was absolutely true. We can all agree the word “fresh” has a great appeal – especially in the seafood world. But the general assumption is that “fresh” equals “quality,” and this is where most seafood consumers are mistaken. Quality seafood is what we’re after, and to get the best quality of fish, always selecting the “fresh” option won’t produce the results you’re...

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