Monday, 7 May 2012

John Dory

Sorry for the long absence. I have been preoccupied with Creek matters. See www.favershamcreektrust.com

Meanwhile, I want to sing the praises of the John Dory. This distinctive fish is tall but small, not lavish in its gifts, but deeply rewarding. You can always tell a John Dory by the black mark by the gills.  It is a fish for connoisseurs, something to talk about long in advance of the meal.  Something to invite the boss home for, if you want promotion. No individual fish will give you a huge portion, but - my goodness! - each bite is full of rapture, and holds together, and tells you something flattering about yourself.


In this case, we simply grilled the fish on a flat steel plate. Served with a garlicky gratin of potatoes baked with cream, and some freshly-picked spinach simply washed and heated in a covered pan. 

Superb food. Fit for kings. Cheap, local, simple and fast.  
I just want to ask you, why does anyone think that price should be the first consideration when buying food?




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