Summer’s Nutrition, Seafood – Fishes

Summer’s Nutrition, Seafood – Fishes
by: Stelios

SEAFOOD – FISHES
Here some useful information when you buy or eat fish

How can you tell if they are fresh:

Eyes: They must extend and they must be transparent

Smell: It must be light and pleasant

Branchia: They must be wet and intensively red

Fish scale: They have to be smooth and easily removed.

Fish: It has to be tight

BEFORE EATING THEM AT THE TAVERN

Pick out those you want to eat

Avoid eating fried food/fish because it’s really difficult to distinguish the quality of the oil

Ask for seafood that is served warm. You have more possibilities to taste something which is not kept in the fridge.

Order fish that you can distinguish at least visually. Thus, you will know that you pay for what you’ve ordered.

IN ORDER NOT TO PAY …………THE COAL FOR GOLD

You should be able to disinguish:

The fish called sfyrida from stira: Sfyrida has a light gray color and a long shape. Stira has green “patches” on it.

The so-called goatfish from its “cousin: koutsomoura: The goatfish has a curved head, while koutsomoura has a straight and short front. Koutsomoura also has a more intense smell from the goatfish.

The sardine from frissa: Unfortunately, their only difference is a yellow stripe on the sardine’s sides.

The whitebait from the tseroula: Tseroula is wider and has a lighter color.

WHEN YOU BUY

OCTOPUS: The real octopus has fat tentacles and dark gray color. Instead of octopus they might sell you melidona, which has a tasteless and rough skin. Its color is reddish and its tentacles are thin and long.

SQUID: The real squid is reddish and it has small flaps. If you do not notice it you may eat thrapsalo, which is not as good as the squid. The thrapsalo has a gray color, rarely yellow, while its flaps are very big as regards its body.

Lobster-Shrimps-Crawfish: It orange-red color is a sign of freshness, but unfortunately is not always real, since if you put in hot water and vinegar it becomes like that. Thus, the only way to find out if it’s really fresh or alive is to see it before being cooked.

GENERAL RULES ON THE CONSUMPTION OF SEAFOOD

Never choose seafood that does not have a pleasant smell of freshness

Always choose shellfish of which the shell is closed. If you find a small hole on the shell, try to empty its inside on your hand, to find out if it smells bad.

In order to find out if a cockle is alive you should spill some lemon on it.

Avoid any shell you do not its origin.

Avoid shrimps and crawfish that have an intense smell and avoid those that the legs are not well attached to the rest of its bodies.

About the Author

Stelios is the wemaster , designer and developer of www.gohalkidiki.com

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by: April Rounsville

When it comes to glasses your choices are endless and so are the makers.  You can choose from modern or vintage glassware, and you can choose from fine makers like Anchor Hocking, Federal, Libbey, Indiana, or Jeannette.  Why not liven up your kitchen with fabulous glassware?Not only are there many popular glass makers there are a host of popular glass styles.  Tumblers, hi balls, wine glass, water glasses, goblets, flutes, Champaign glasses.  The list goes on and on.  So no matter what your serving needs there is definitely a glass style available for you. And then there is the question of design and pattern.  Oh yes and let’s not forget glass color.  Would you like cobalt or amberina?  Or perhaps you’d like some hobnail or Vaseline?  Do you like cased glass?  There are just so many wonderful choices. You can choose from pressed glass, patterned, cut, or crystal.  Crystal is a wonderful choice with a host of different cuts to choose from.  You’ll love all the options and there is nothing like the ring of a beautiful crystal glass. If you are looking for formal stemware you should invest in a set of 8 wine glasses, cordials, sherry glasses, goblets, flutes, and Champaign glasses. That way you will have every situation covered.   If you are looking or daily glassware some nice tall ice tea glasses, tumblers, and juice glasses will generally do the trick.  Choose fun and funky patterns and colors that match your dining décor.  You can add a little happiness to the table with the right glass choices. But glassware doesn’t end with glasses.  There are serving dishes, bowls of all sizes, and a host of other wonderful pieces that you can add to your kitchen décor.  Glass like Pyrex can go from the oven to the table to the freezer with no hassle.   Now let’s not forget about art glass which is hand blown glass created by a wonderful group of skilled artisans that produce fabulous pieces around the world.  Scandinavian, Swedish, United States, and Italian art glass are famous throughout the world.  And of course there are other countries that produce awesome art glass. Almost everyone has seen gorgeous art glass bowls and dishes that will take your breath away, but what about glasses?  They are going to be the envy of everyone with their vibrant colors and fantastic designs.  Why not liven it up? Every home has glassware.  Whether it’s basic or classy depends on you.  Why not consider it part of your home décor and take a little bit of time to choose pieces that you can be proud to serve in?  Wouldn’t it be great to serve in something more than a Walmart glass? With so many choices for purchasing online and such great pricing why settle for anything less than the perfect glassware?  Take a little time to checkout what retailers have to offer and you can transform your kitchen or bar in no time at all.

About the Author

April Rounsville used to be a bartender with over 7 years of experience. She later retired to become a freelance wine critic and a writer for a number of wine books. In these books, she specializes on finding the right glassware and utensils for your bar. Visit http://www.ebarware.com for a list of “must haves” for your bar.