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Fresh fish tomorrow!
Posted 7/13/2011 11:59am by Dave Adler.
Hi Folks-
Tomorrow will be our long awaited first pickup of the Off the Hook CSF summer season! Thanks to everyone for being so understanding about last week and showing such support for Beau. He really appreciated it. Beau is still working through the problems with his engine (it turns out he needs to replace several key parts). The repairs are going well, and he is looking forward to getting back on the water soon. Again- thank you. Your support (and subscription fees) have been instrumental in getting Beau back up and running.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the cove, Orlie has had much better luck. He and his crew headed off on Sunday and have just returned safely to port. He is busy sorting his catch and keeping it properly slushed. He will be leaving tomorrow morning to get the fish filleted, and then he will bring the fish Halifax for the pickup. Here are some details and reminders about tomorrow's pickup:
Contract: If you haven't already done so, please print out, read, and sign the contract for the summer CSF season. It can be found here. BRING THIS SIGNED CONTRACT WITH YOU TO THE FIRST PICKUP.
Payment: If you did not pay for your subscription online when registering, please bring a cheque to the first pickup. Cheques should be made payable to Off the Hook Cooperative Ltd. If your pickup is Tantallon or Wolfville, please give your payment to the pickup coordinator (see below).
Pickups:
There are three pickup locations which you have already chosen between:
Halifax: The Halifax pickup will be between 3 and 6 pm at the Brewery Market (1496 Lower Water St, Halifax. Click here for map). **NOTE: this is the 'old' market, not the new Seaport Market. We will be set up in one of the buildings off of the lower courtyard. Please park on the street if possible. If you have questions during the pickup time you can call my cell: 456-9353
Tantallon: The Tantallon pickup will be at the picnic area next to the Mariposa Market (5229 St Margarets Bay Rd, Tantallon. Click here for a map) from 6:15 to 7 pm. The coordinator for the Tantallon pickup is Corine. You can reach her at 497-4660.
Wolfville: The Wolfville pickup will be at the Earth Eats Farm near Wolfville (1229 Deep Hollow Rd, Black River, NS. Click here for a map). The coordinator is Carla. You can reach her at 902-542-9410. She will meet Orlie on his way back from the Halifax pickup, and will be at the farm by 8 pm for you to pick up your fish. These are the directions Carla sent:
The easiest way to get here is to go towards New Minas from Wolfville on Main Street. You will drive pass Bloomindon's Nursery and a series of Farm Markets. Turn left on Deep Hollow Rd (after Avery's Farm Market). Go straight for a couple km, (you will go through an intersection, across a bridge and up a huge hill, your on the right path). At the top of the mountain, just as you are starting to decline you will see a colorful sign that says "Lorax Woodlands." This is where we live. Go straight up the driveway to the farm house.
Picking up your fish:
Fillets: This week, we are pleased to kick things off with filleted fish for those of you who chose the filleted fish option. Your fish will come in pre-weighed bags. Please bring a cooler or a cooler bag with ice or a cold pack to keep the fish in prime condition until you get it into your fridge (or skillet).
Whole fish: If you have chosen a whole fish share, get ready to meet your first fish. The fish wll arrive "dressed", which means it has been bled and gutted at sea. It will, however, still have its head and tail. The whole fish will be "slushed", which means it will be floating in a bath of ice and salt water. This keeps the fish at the right temperature and salinity, and keeps the fish from being crushed by the weight of other fish and ice (because it's floating). This is the best way to keep your fish until you eat it- SO BRING A COOLER!! We'll share some slush with you. Not sure what to do with a whole fish? We will be on hand hand at the Halifax pickup doing filleting demos (about every 15 minutes). If you're wondering what to do with the rest of the fish, click here for some great ideas.
Extra!
Our friend Costas Halavrezos will be joining us at the market with a variety of spices and herbs specifically selected to accompany fish. You may remember Costas from his long tenure as host of CBC Maritime Noon. He retired last year, and now he is a spice merchant. He has a regular booth at the Brewery Market on Saturday mornings, but will be setting up a special booth tomorrow during our pickup. Stop by and see him!
Thanks for taking the time to read this long email. Remember to bring your signed contract, a cooler, and a cheque (if needed).
See you tomorrow,
David
Tomorrow will be our long awaited first pickup of the Off the Hook CSF summer season! Thanks to everyone for being so understanding about last week and showing such support for Beau. He really appreciated it. Beau is still working through the problems with his engine (it turns out he needs to replace several key parts). The repairs are going well, and he is looking forward to getting back on the water soon. Again- thank you. Your support (and subscription fees) have been instrumental in getting Beau back up and running.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the cove, Orlie has had much better luck. He and his crew headed off on Sunday and have just returned safely to port. He is busy sorting his catch and keeping it properly slushed. He will be leaving tomorrow morning to get the fish filleted, and then he will bring the fish Halifax for the pickup. Here are some details and reminders about tomorrow's pickup:
Contract: If you haven't already done so, please print out, read, and sign the contract for the summer CSF season. It can be found here. BRING THIS SIGNED CONTRACT WITH YOU TO THE FIRST PICKUP.
Payment: If you did not pay for your subscription online when registering, please bring a cheque to the first pickup. Cheques should be made payable to Off the Hook Cooperative Ltd. If your pickup is Tantallon or Wolfville, please give your payment to the pickup coordinator (see below).
Pickups:
There are three pickup locations which you have already chosen between:
Halifax: The Halifax pickup will be between 3 and 6 pm at the Brewery Market (1496 Lower Water St, Halifax. Click here for map). **NOTE: this is the 'old' market, not the new Seaport Market. We will be set up in one of the buildings off of the lower courtyard. Please park on the street if possible. If you have questions during the pickup time you can call my cell: 456-9353
Tantallon: The Tantallon pickup will be at the picnic area next to the Mariposa Market (5229 St Margarets Bay Rd, Tantallon. Click here for a map) from 6:15 to 7 pm. The coordinator for the Tantallon pickup is Corine. You can reach her at 497-4660.
Wolfville: The Wolfville pickup will be at the Earth Eats Farm near Wolfville (1229 Deep Hollow Rd, Black River, NS. Click here for a map). The coordinator is Carla. You can reach her at 902-542-9410. She will meet Orlie on his way back from the Halifax pickup, and will be at the farm by 8 pm for you to pick up your fish. These are the directions Carla sent:
The easiest way to get here is to go towards New Minas from Wolfville on Main Street. You will drive pass Bloomindon's Nursery and a series of Farm Markets. Turn left on Deep Hollow Rd (after Avery's Farm Market). Go straight for a couple km, (you will go through an intersection, across a bridge and up a huge hill, your on the right path). At the top of the mountain, just as you are starting to decline you will see a colorful sign that says "Lorax Woodlands." This is where we live. Go straight up the driveway to the farm house.
Picking up your fish:
Fillets: This week, we are pleased to kick things off with filleted fish for those of you who chose the filleted fish option. Your fish will come in pre-weighed bags. Please bring a cooler or a cooler bag with ice or a cold pack to keep the fish in prime condition until you get it into your fridge (or skillet).
Whole fish: If you have chosen a whole fish share, get ready to meet your first fish. The fish wll arrive "dressed", which means it has been bled and gutted at sea. It will, however, still have its head and tail. The whole fish will be "slushed", which means it will be floating in a bath of ice and salt water. This keeps the fish at the right temperature and salinity, and keeps the fish from being crushed by the weight of other fish and ice (because it's floating). This is the best way to keep your fish until you eat it- SO BRING A COOLER!! We'll share some slush with you. Not sure what to do with a whole fish? We will be on hand hand at the Halifax pickup doing filleting demos (about every 15 minutes). If you're wondering what to do with the rest of the fish, click here for some great ideas.
Extra!
Our friend Costas Halavrezos will be joining us at the market with a variety of spices and herbs specifically selected to accompany fish. You may remember Costas from his long tenure as host of CBC Maritime Noon. He retired last year, and now he is a spice merchant. He has a regular booth at the Brewery Market on Saturday mornings, but will be setting up a special booth tomorrow during our pickup. Stop by and see him!
Thanks for taking the time to read this long email. Remember to bring your signed contract, a cooler, and a cheque (if needed).
See you tomorrow,
David
