FISHline News FEATURE SPECIES: SCALLOPS

From the desk of
Roberta Muir

A symbol of many things, from pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela in Spain, to a multinational oil refinery, and found in all the world’s oceans, the scallop shell is perhaps the definitive shell shape. European names for this prized bivalve often reflect its association with St James, such as the German ‘Jakobsmuschel’ and French ‘Coquille St. Jacques’.

BOOKS FOR COOKS! TASTES OF AFRICA

By Justice Kamanga

Justice Kamanga was born in Malawi and attended their School of Catering. Later he became head chef for the US Embassy in Lilongwe. On his arrival in South Africa some years later he joined the Italian Embassy in both Pretoria and Cape Town. Right now Justice has been working as a chef in private homes where he delights guests with his African based fusion dishes. 

FEATURE SPECIES: MACKEREL

With Roberta Muir

Mackerels live in tropical and temperate waters all around the world. Members of the same family as Tunas, the Scrombridaes, the family resemblance is obvious in their powerful, streamlined bodies designed for great speed and long ocean journeys. Like their close cousins they’re prized for their meaty, oily flesh, which is appreciated by dolphins, whales, seagulls, marlins and sharks, as well as humans.

THE OYSTER BOX REVISITED

Starring the Red Carnation Group’s
new and exquisite recreation
of Natal’s treasured Oyster Box.

A celebrated destination since 1947, known for its style and charm for decades. 2009 saw the complete restoration and unveiling of this tropical gem in Umhlanga overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

FISHline News Sydney Seafood School!
FEATURE SPECIES - MUSSELS

By Roberta Muir

Food Historian Alan Davidson says that the word ‘mussel’ comes from Latin (and Greek) ‘mus’, meaning ‘mouse’; perhaps the shape of the shell reminded ancients of the shape of a mouse’s body? A wonderfully affordable bivalve mollusc found all over the world and one of the easiest to prepare. 

MY SECRET PARIS!

By Leslie Back

The French have a wonderful word, ‘flaner’ which means to stroll and wander. To discover a Paris that is all one’s own, one must stroll, wander, pause and watch the passing show.

SEE! KITCHEN SECRETS

By Nikki Werner

April is Fairlady’s Birthday month, Food Editor Nikki Werner visits three past Fairlady Foodies; Abigail Donnelly, Annette Kesler and Justine Drake, as they cook their own favourite recipe from their years on the magazine’s food pages.