Peter Aitken wrote:
> "alzelt" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>When I first looked at the price of Copper River Sockeye Salmon late
>>last week, it was $11.95/pound. About as expensive as a Starbucks Latte.
>> So, I passed on it. Smart move. Today I moved in at $5.95/lb at
>>Uwajimaya. Found a nice 3 1/2 lb'er. Had it filleted and skin removed,
>>and the bones save.
>>
>>Just in time, the SBF's mom arrives on the SAS broomstick from Helsinki
>>tomorrow. Ease her usual culture shock with a salmon dinner, with, of
>>course, boiled potatoes and dill. Dessert will be a freshly made
>>rhubarb/strawberry pie.
>>
>>So, I feel lots better now that the robbers have had their knives taken
>>from them. And the prices are much better now. Hey, farm raised stuff is
>>$4.00/lb. Now why would anyone want that when real salmon is available?
>>--
>
>
> Skin removed!!!! Surely you saved it. Salmon skin is a great delicacy as I
> am sure you know, Alan.
>
>
Skin AND bones are always saved, Peter. Grilled just before taking the
salmon off the grill, it is served along side. As for the bones, the SBF
makes about the best fish soup there is.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener