Earth Hour 2013 - Recipes

Earth hour is just around the corner and we at Ocean Jewels would love you to enjoy a sustainable seafood dinner and of course make the switch to sustainable fish. To help you along the way, we've gathered some super recipes from some of South Africa's favourite chefs and bloggers.

Choose you favourites, visit my stand at the Neighbourgoods market on Saturday to select your seafood, take a few pics and send them to us at: oceanjewelsfish@gmail.com. You'll be helping raise awareness for sustainable seafood, you'll have a super fishy dinner and you may even win a R250 gift voucher from Ocean Jewels....oh and I did I mention all participants will get a 10% discount on their sustainable seafood this Saturday (23rd of March)

Recipes

Earth Hour 2013 - Make the switch to sustainable seafood

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What are your plans for Earth Hour 2013, How about switching over to sustainable seafood?

Ocean Jewels would love to hear more about your sustainable fishy dinner for this Earth hour, in fact if you send us a couple of pics and perhaps a recipe or short description, we'll enter you into a draw to win an Ocean Jewels gift voucher to spend on any sustainable seafood items of your choice.

We have a great selection of sustainable seafood at the moment, pop into the Neighbourgoods market on Saturday, select you favourites, invite a couple of lucky friends over, take a few pics and send them to us at: oceanjewelsfish@gmail.com 

You'll help raise awareness for sustainable seafood and you'll have a fabulous dinner

Below is some information on the sustainable seafood we'll have available on Saturday. Check out our next post for some recipes ideas

Earth Hour 2013

Taken from the WWF Media release 

We Are All Connected

Exactly 2 days from now, homes, businesses, community groups, schools, iconic landmarks and cities across the planet will take part in the world’s largest public action for the environment – WWF’s Earth Hour. This global mass participation movement encourages people all over the world to turn off their lights for one hour in a symbolic gesture to pledge their commitment to doing something positive for the planet.

“There is special power in Earth Hour’s bold simplicity, a moment shared in darkness,” says Morné du Plessis, CEO of WWF South Africa. “Many people care about our environment, but feel overwhelmed by the enormity of what we can do. Earth Hour is not about saving electricity for an hour. It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together to celebrate, reflect on our actions and impact, and make a renewed commitment to preserving our planet. We are all connected, and we must remember that our individual actions make a collective difference!”

Haddock Chowder

Easter weekend, as usual, signified the start of winter with a great big, windy, rainy storm that had the whole of Cape Town talking about the weather....again and meant I could officially start making soup. I never want to start too early as it seems I'm too eager for the cold weather but there's nothing better on a cold day than a bowl of warming, creamy, delicious soup. Naturally soup that includes fish is even better. This Haddock Chowder is quick, easy and economical and is ready in 40minutes. It also uses my undyed real smoked Haddock of which I am very proud.

Earth Hour 2012

31 March 2012, 7.30 - 8.30 : Earth Hour 2012

To be honest, due to fishing schedules, family commitments and plenty of wine, we skipped Saturday's Earth hour and observed it instead on Sunday from 4pm till, judging by Monday morning's tiredness, well into the night. Family and friends gathered in a cosy courtyard, sheltered from the wind, lit by candle light and enjoyed good food and each others company.

Mussels, an open and shut case

Fresh Mussels, a super treat smothered in a tasty sauce, mopped up with delicious home baked bread. Quick and easy to prepare, follow these simple steps and you'll be preparing Moules Marinieres for you next dinner party like a pro.

Thai Style Fish Curry

I love Thai curry but am intimidated by the long lists of ingredients and never have everything on hand when I feel like cooking. I was therefore very excited when Matt Alison (http://www.imnojamieoliver.com/) shared a recipes with some customers at the Starlings cafe in Claremont. The recipe was passed on by Hayley Evers-King who prepared it at last years National Marine week awareness cook off at the Waterfront. To read more click here: sciencesightseeingandsustenance