Seafood dinner with oysters, cuttlefish and prawns

Posted by petra08 on June 22, 2016 · 8 Comments 

oysters with chilli and herbs

The fishmonger down the street sells local fish, nothing has been frozen or has been shipped from another part of the world and most of it is local. Even better is that you will always get a good deal. Last time I bought fresh oysters I had to take them to my neighbour to help … Continue reading →

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Lightly baked oysters with lime and chilli

Posted by petra08 on September 29, 2015 · 7 Comments 

After what felt like too much meat lately I wanted something super light. As I almost always do I took a detour past the fishmongers to see what he had. I spotted a couple of lobsters the other day and wondered if I should get some. He still had lobsters as well as crabs but … Continue reading →

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A slice of Key Lime pie in Key West

Posted by petra08 on June 17, 2012 · 2 Comments 

When in Florida I thought I would visit Key West. It dates back to the king of Spain and has a varied history. Here you can walk in the footsteps of Thomas Edison, Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway through the bustling harbour and downtown. I jumped on the Key West Express for a day trip … Continue reading →

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Indulgent seafood dinner and fun at Harry’s Bar

Posted by petra08 on April 4, 2012 · 2 Comments 

The last of the trio of blogs about Paris. It is a city to live life and what better than to go for an indulgent seafood dinner! We decided to stop by Harrys Bar on 5 Rue Daunou on the way. The drinks are a little pricey but oh my they are strong! The evening … Continue reading →

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