FISHY RESOLUTION...

 This year I made a resolution...to eat fish every week!  I know the health benefits but have never really liked it.  For a long time I have intended to learn how to cook/bake/grill fish and decided this was the year. So far I've been able to keep my resolution.  Our local grocery store has a pretty good fresh meat counter, so each week I look to see what they have that is "wild caught" and is the best price.  I usually buy cod, salmon, haddock or mahi-mahi.  So far I have liked it all! If we are traveling, we eat fish at a restaurant.   Here's some of my favorites: 

I checked this book out from the library and have tried several of the recipes.  I also learned that almost every recipe has you pat the fish dry, then sprinkle with salt  and let sit before cooking.  It helps the fish dry out.  

PAN ROASTED SALMON WITH GARLIC AND THYME is a good one!  The only way I liked salmon before was grilled on a cedar plank, so this is a new way to prepare it for me.  

Pan roasted salmon with garlic and thyme

4 portions salmon

salt

4 T butter

4 garlic cloves, smashed

10 sprigs thyme

1 lemon, cut into wedges

Season the fish with salt and let it rest for 15 minutes.  In a saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter.  Place the fish skin side down.  If using, add garlic and thyme, and cook without flipping until fish is almost done.  Flip the fish to finish cooking.  Serve with pieces of garlic, crisped thyme leaves, lemon and pan drizzle.  

Here's another recipe for BAKED COD from Barefoot Contessa.  It was a nice presentation, but a little too salty for me.  I'm going to try it again.  

MAHI MAHI is a great white fish that almost tastes like chicken to me.  This one is great.  The Hubs likes to grill and all you do is sprinkle on the spices!  

Here's a time-saver for you:  When we grill fish, we kill two birds with one stone.  I have The Hubs to put on some chicken breasts afterwards, so then we have chicken ready for the next night's dinner.  😊

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO EAT FISH?

CONFUSED...

 

I don't know when I've been in a more confusing time.  The world is confused.  Do we still wear masks or not?  Do we get the vaccine or not?  Do we trust our leaders or not?  My personal world feels the same as well.  Some days I have to act as a parent, some days I'm getting parented.  Dealing with an aging parent is difficult.  It drags me down.  I try to be the rational one and not get too excited over it but sometimes I just want to curl up in the comfy chair and sleep.  Anticipation of what is to come is saddening.  

There are some bright spots.  I am more into Jesus Christ and his Word than ever before.  Loving my morning time!  Spring is here and the earth is renewing itself once again despite hardships over the winter.  I get to walk almost daily with my husband.  He listens to me without judgement.  We were invited to an event at church for the young adults and it was refreshing to my soul. My sweet son-in-law led the songs.  So many reasons to be thankful!  

Anticipation of heaven is what my focus should be on, but sometimes it's hard to see past the present. How do we keep on going?  Remembering.  Remembering the past, the hard things He's brought us through.  Being grateful.  Seeing all those little things that God created.  Knowing his Word!  Knowing that He does not change.  He is our good Creator, and will bring us through this.  I am reminded of a saying I love that has changed my view of others:  

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.