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Great Lakes Whitefish: The Great Fish Michigan is surrounded by the largest freshwater system in the world, commonly known as the Great Lakes. With 6 quadrillion gallons of water, this amazing ecosystem is home to many species of fantastic fish, including the delicious and versatile Great Lakes whitefish.Michigan fishermen are out every day, early in the morning, on the pristine waters to bring back the freshest, best-tasting wild-caught whitefish for your plate. By choosing Michigan whitefish you are assured the most flavorful fish: packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that make it a powerhouse of nutrition." ~ Great Lakes Whitefish ~ Icy Sunset (Great 'inland' lake ~ Hubbard Lake) SESAME BROILED GREAT LAKES WHITEFISH with CHERRY SALSA ~ This delicious whitefish recipe, adapted from  Great Lakes Whitefish , is paired with another of Michigan's finest offerings, cherries, making this 'trial & error' combo a recipe even ...

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. " ~Confucius ~ A simple life (and complex name) Hybrid Tuberous Begonia French name : Bégonia tubéreux Latin name (genus) : Begonia hybrides Tuberhybrida Botanical family : Begoniaceae SWORDFISH STEAK with MANGO SALSA ~ simply easy and 'd ivine' _______ 4 6-8 oz. swordfish steaks (or tuna) 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 2 ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks 1 bunch chopped green onions 6 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon or lime 1 tsp. red pepper flakes Preheat grill. Brush swordfish or tuna steaks with olive oil and salt & pepper. Combine mango, green onions, cilantro, fresh lemon or lime, and pepper flakes. Let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes while prepping dinner. Grill 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Serve with favorite seasonal vegetables. _________________ COCONUT POUND CAKE ~ Simply del...

GARDENING NOTE: Celanine poppy ( Stylophorum diphyllum ) and Virginia Bluebells ( Mertenisa virginica ) are two lovely companion plants for naturalizing in the early wildflower garden. Since plants go dormant, both are a perfect choice for a hosta garden. GRILLED TUNA with AVOCADO SALSA ~ two delicious complimentary flavors * 4 (6-oz) 1/4-inch thick tuna steaks pinch sea salt & freshly cracked pepper 2 Tbsp. lime juice & zest for fish juice of 1 lime & zest for salsa 1 cup chopped and seeded Roma tomato 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 pitted and diced avocado 1 seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper fresh chopped cilantro for garnish Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper, lime juice & zest. Combine remaining ingredients for salsa. Grill fish over hot coals about 7 minutes or until desired degree of doneness . Serve topped with salsa, chopped cilantro, and a pitcher of margaritas.

National Tortilla Chip Day http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/February/tortillachipday.htm (the following trivial info is from the above website) When : Always February 24 th Today is a holiday with a crunch. One might even suggest that it is a corny holiday. Well, that's okay because today is National Tortilla Chip Day. Just a few decades ago, Americans seldom ate Corn Chips and Salsa. It's popularity has grown immensely. Today is a tribute to that rising popularity of one of America's favorite munchies. Did you know? The corn chip recipe was brought to the U.S. from Mexico by Texas businessman Elmer Doolin . Celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day with a handful of crunchy, tasty corn chips and your favorite salsa or dip. TRINI & CARMEN'S FAMOUS NACHO RECIPE ~ A treasured recipe published Sunday, May 4, 1997 in THE ECCENTRIC 1/4 to 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 cup diced Spanish onions 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic, diced 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. oregano salt ...

IS EVERYONE IN FLORIDA FOR WINTER BREAK? PRETEND YOU ARE TOO ... MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED FILLET of RED SNAPPER (with Papaya Salsa) ~ from Maison & Jardin ( Altamonte Springs, Florida) "Very easy, very elegant. This is one of our favorite methods of preparing snapper." 6 6-oz. red snapper fillets , American preferred 2 cups fresh white bread crumbs 1/2 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped medium fine 2 tsp. melted butter 1/3 cup good quality mayonnaise pinches of salt & pepper 1/3 cup melted butter 1 Tbsp. water Mix together bread crumbs, Macadamia nuts and melted butter to form crust mixture. Spread mayonnaise on top of fish fillets . Top with crust mixture and season with salt & pepper. Mix water with melted butter and baste the crust. Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve fish over papaya salsa and garnish with cilantro. (Serves 6) PAPAYA SALSA 1 fresh papaya, peeled & diced 1 lime, juice only 3 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 5 sprigs chopped fres...

SIMPLE SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER original dinner plan aborted ~ grim thoughts followed watching the "No. 1" LOOSER team in the NFL - ~THE DETROIT LIONS~ In spite of putrid feelings, we must eat ... and considering heavy days ahead 'eat light' ! ...but first fix yourself a 'consolation' pitcher of POMEGRANATE COSMOS (Barefoot Contessa ) * 2 cups good vodka (Stolichnaya or Finlandia ) 1 cup orange liqueur (Cointreau) 1 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes) Garnish with lime peel strips. llllllll SAUTEED SHRIMP with CRANBERRY CITRUS SALSA 2 pounds peeled large shrimp, tails intact 1/2 cup orange juice 4 Tbsp. olive oil plus 2 Tbsp. for saute 4 cloves minced garlic pinch of coarse salt fresh ground pepper to taste Combine orange juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and chill at least 2 hours. Drain and saute in 2 Tbsp. olive oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour m...

IF YOU CAN'T GET YOUR FILL of CRANBERRIES THROUGHOUT the HOLIDAY SEASON ~ TRY THESE TASTY APPETIZERS ~ while sipping CRANBERRY MARGARITAS (compliments of Rachael Ray - 30 Minute Meals ) 1 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup Grand Marnier ice Mix all ingredients, except ice. Pour half in blender and fill the rest of blender with ice. Blend. Repeat with second batch. (2 medium pitchers) ______________________ SASSY CRANBERRY SALSA 1 unpeeled orange, quartered and seeded 2 cups cranberries 2/3 cup sugar pinch salt 1/2 chopped green pepper 2 seeded and finely chopped jalapeno peppers 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans Coarsely chop orange quarters in food processor. Add cranberries, sugar, and salt; pulse 2-3 times until cranberries are coarsely chopped. Transfer to bowl and add green pepper, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and pecans. Chill and serve with Terra V...