Punk-rock Mahi Mahi

Tonight's soundtrack: Guttermouth, Pennywise, NOFX, and Bad Religion on Pandora


The meal:
Marinated then grilled Mahi-Mahi.
Steamed broccoli with lemon pepper.
An assortment of toasted Pumpernickel and French Bread bruschetta topped with:
A spread of fresh pressed basil, olive oil, chopped olives, garlic and walnuts; Then fresh sliced red and yellow locally grown tomatoes from Ozark Natural Foods; And finally shredded Cheddar goat cheese.

While Beni cooked:
Erin and the boys let their punk tendencies loose with a brief mosh-pit in the living room.
Eli gave some commentary on the foul mouths of punk rock singers.
Wiley notified the family, "I'm a real dude".
Papa commanded, "No skankin'"

At the table:
Eli asked the difference between red and yellow tomatoes.
Beni informed us that the yellow tomatoes have a lower acid levels than red.
Erin found herself eating way to fast and blamed it on the music... and the tasty food.
Wiley told us how much fun he had watching Leonardo sing at the Fayetteville Public Library today with Bridget the super-nanny.

Review:
Though they look kind of mean, Mahi-mahi is one of my favorite fish, especially when eaten in a taco on the beach in Kauai... But grilled to perfection by my husband, to whom all other husbands should bow down, it pretty good too. It's so meaty and flavorful and flaky and delicate all at the same time.
The bruschetta was the star of my plate with bright red and yellow tomatoes that tasted just like summer should. The basil really set off the flavors while the walnuts' added a satisfying texture. And the funky cheddar goat's milk cheese was perfectly tangy and smooth. The combination was all together savory.

Did you know Goat cheeses are easier to digest than cow's milk cheeses because the fat cells are smaller, thereby more closely resembling human milk. This also allows the fat to be broken down and more easily assimilated.
Well now you know.

A note about seafood - My political agendas aside, I really urge folks to make sure and look closely at the seafood you are buying, especially if it's frozen. Check out where it's coming from. Is is wild catch or farmed? Is it local or imported? For Christ's sake, please don't buy anything from China.
Monterey Bay Aquarium has some good info on choosing seafood.
Monterey Bay Aquarium- Mahi Mahi

Thanks for reading, and come back later to see what Beni cooks next!