Taking on this challenge has given me a good reason to talk to the farmers at my local market (Grand Lake in Oakland, CA), although I'm usually too shy to do that. I had a chat with the fishmonger there (can't remember the company name) and bought some local halibut from him, which I'm relieved to discover (after the fact) is on the Seafood Watch guide as a "Best Choice." I find fish a little challenging to cook, but this halibut was fantastic. I look forward to trying it again.
Claire is an enthusiastic backyard gardener. Her nascent blog is here: www.organiclifeblog.com
