James wrote to Omelet on Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:26:27 -0400:

> >>>>> Catfish is actually my #1 favorite fish... I prefer the
> >>>>> farm raised tho'.
> >>>>
> >>>> A lot depends on where they come from. Typically wild
> >>>> catfish have a muddy taste because they are living in
> >>>> muddy water. There is a lake near here that is spring fed
> >>>> and filled with great tasting catfish because of the
> >>>> clean water.
> >>>
> >>> Good point. :-)
> >>> But how do you know that when purchasing commercially?
>>>
>>> I don't think at least in my state you can purchase wild
>>> fish so you would need to catch them yourself or get them
>>> from someone who likes to fish and has extra.
>>>
>>> Catfish also makes great ceviche.

>> Really? Hm. I have some fresh frozen fillets in the freezer
>> right now and have never tried making ceviche. Might have to
>> fix that. ;-) --
>> Peace! Om

> Let me know what is the texture. I like most forms of ceviche but I've
> always found tilapia to be uninteresting in texture
> or taste. I've even had tilapia that was swimming in a tank,
> 10 minutes before it was served.

Sorry about that! The subject was catfish but my request for information
still stands since catfish is certainly no favorite of mine.


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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not