Comments on: 7 Super Sustainable Seafood Picks – 2009 http://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/ connecting YOU to a nourished life Mon, 14 May 2012 09:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Super Seven Sustainable Seafood Picks-2011 | Nourish Networkhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-386 Super Seven Sustainable Seafood Picks-2011 | Nourish Network Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:43:05 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-386 [...] a conscientious fish-lover to do?To make those choices easier, Lia introduced Nourish Network’s Super Sustainable Seafood Picks in 2009. We’ve updated that list each year with some new entries. Our criteria are simple: A fish [...] [...] a conscientious fish-lover to do?To make those choices easier, Lia introduced Nourish Network’s Super Sustainable Seafood Picks in 2009. We’ve updated that list each year with some new entries. Our criteria are simple: A fish [...]

]]> By: Lia Huberhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-385 Lia Huber Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:57 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-385 Good question -- I haven't. But I can give you a few pointers:* Look at the country of origin for all farmed fish -- at this point, it's best to just source from the US. Unfortunately, most of Trader Joe's farmed fish (and shrimp) are imported, which is iffy both in terms of eco-friendliness and health. (you can read more about Farmed Fish here: http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/07/22/farm-fresh-fish/)* Personally, I like to stay away from farmed salmon. Period.* For wild-caught species, like salmon, tuna, halibut and such, it's best to check out your Seafood Watch card against where it's coming from. You can also "memorize" some of the wild-caught species on our 2010 list here (http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/06/08/7-super-sustainable-seafood-picks-2010/) -- we've got sablefish, Alaskan Pacific cod and mahi mahi on there, which are all sustainable, wild-caught choices. Good question — I haven’t. But I can give you a few pointers:

* Look at the country of origin for all farmed fish — at this point, it’s best to just source from the US. Unfortunately, most of Trader Joe’s farmed fish (and shrimp) are imported, which is iffy both in terms of eco-friendliness and health. (you can read more about Farmed Fish here: http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/07/22/farm-fresh-fish/)

* Personally, I like to stay away from farmed salmon. Period.

* For wild-caught species, like salmon, tuna, halibut and such, it’s best to check out your Seafood Watch card against where it’s coming from. You can also “memorize” some of the wild-caught species on our 2010 list here (http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/06/08/7-super-sustainable-seafood-picks-2010/) — we’ve got sablefish, Alaskan Pacific cod and mahi mahi on there, which are all sustainable, wild-caught choices.

]]> By: Kathleenhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-384 Kathleen Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:16:05 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-384 I love your list, Lia. I also have memorized a few from the Seafood Watch list, but I sometimes forget which fish need to be farmed, which should be wild, which should be from the US, etc etc etc. It's not intuitive when I'm standing in the grocery store aisle and I don't have time to get out my guide which is always tucked forlornly away in my wallet.But. Here's what I'm really wanting: for my favorite store, Trader Joe's, to sell only sustainable seafood! I found this article, which is promising, though I wish it would happen sooner than 2013: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/sustainable-food/trader-joes-adopts-sustainable.htmlIn the meantime, I'd love to see a cross-referenced seafood watch / Trader Joe's shopping list. Anyone seen anything like that? I love your list, Lia. I also have memorized a few from the Seafood Watch list, but I sometimes forget which fish need to be farmed, which should be wild, which should be from the US, etc etc etc. It’s not intuitive when I’m standing in the grocery store aisle and I don’t have time to get out my guide which is always tucked forlornly away in my wallet.

But. Here’s what I’m really wanting: for my favorite store, Trader Joe’s, to sell only sustainable seafood! I found this article, which is promising, though I wish it would happen sooner than 2013:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/sustainable-food/trader-joes-adopts-sustainable.html

In the meantime, I’d love to see a cross-referenced seafood watch / Trader Joe’s shopping list. Anyone seen anything like that?

]]> By: Lia Huberhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-383 Lia Huber Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:52:08 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-383 I would too, Kathleen! They're terrific, and definitely a super food. We've got something coming up with anchovies, but I'll put sardines on the list too. I would too, Kathleen! They’re terrific, and definitely a super food. We’ve got something coming up with anchovies, but I’ll put sardines on the list too.

]]> By: Kathleenhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-382 Kathleen Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:23:42 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-382 I would love to see recipes for canned sardines. Eating Well has a spread this month, touting them as a super food... but they only supply one recipe. Ideas anyone?? I would love to see recipes for canned sardines. Eating Well has a spread this month, touting them as a super food… but they only supply one recipe. Ideas anyone??

]]> By: Green Holiday Entertaining | Nourish Networkhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-381 Green Holiday Entertaining | Nourish Network Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:34:28 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-381 [...] “Or opt for fish instead.” (See our Feast of the Seven Fishes article for ideas, or browse our Seven Super Sustainable Seafood Picks) But don’t think no meat needs to mean ho-hum. Think Sweet Potato-Kale Bread Pudding and Curried [...] [...] “Or opt for fish instead.” (See our Feast of the Seven Fishes article for ideas, or browse our Seven Super Sustainable Seafood Picks) But don’t think no meat needs to mean ho-hum. Think Sweet Potato-Kale Bread Pudding and Curried [...]

]]> By: Nourish Network » Monterey Bay Aquarium: Turning the Tide Towards Sustainable Seafoodhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-380 Nourish Network » Monterey Bay Aquarium: Turning the Tide Towards Sustainable Seafood Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:31:09 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-380 [...] a short list – Seafood Watch released their Super Green List. We at Nourish Network published our Super Seven. Both of these lists are great to have down pat for when you’re at the fish [...] [...] a short list – Seafood Watch released their Super Green List. We at Nourish Network published our Super Seven. Both of these lists are great to have down pat for when you’re at the fish [...]

]]> By: ldgourmethttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-379 ldgourmet Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:46:51 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-379 Too funnny - now I'm picturing a fish with that unfortunate comb-over! ;-) Too funnny – now I’m picturing a fish with that unfortunate comb-over! ;-)

]]> By: Lia Huberhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-378 Lia Huber Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:59:42 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-378 Very interesting--I love that, the apprentice fish (although it does bring up an image of Donald Trump). Good points about the fats and the ease of preparation. There's definitely going to be more barramundi in my future. Very interesting–I love that, the apprentice fish (although it does bring up an image of Donald Trump). Good points about the fats and the ease of preparation. There’s definitely going to be more barramundi in my future.

]]> By: Jacqueline Churchhttp://nourishnetwork.com/2009/12/06/seven-sustainable-seafood/#comment-377 Jacqueline Church Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:05:17 +0000 http://nourishnetwork.com/?p=981#comment-377 Interesting thing about barramundi, I just learned that in Australia, it's called "the apprentice fish." Due to its good amount of fat, it's almost impossible to overcook. Lots of beginning cooks are given the barramundi dishes to prepare. This is loads of good news for the home cook. A) the fat is healthy fat and still better than many fats in other proteins; and B) it's an easy fish for those new to preparing fish at home. Interesting thing about barramundi, I just learned that in Australia, it’s called “the apprentice fish.” Due to its good amount of fat, it’s almost impossible to overcook. Lots of beginning cooks are given the barramundi dishes to prepare. This is loads of good news for the home cook. A) the fat is healthy fat and still better than many fats in other proteins; and B) it’s an easy fish for those new to preparing fish at home.

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