Here we are again . . . the day before the local SF Dungeness Crab Season begins.  As we were crossing the Golden Gate Bridge in the dark, we saw all the fleet of crab boats making their way towards their fishing grounds.  White lights reflecting on a calm ocean.  Can’t wait to drive across… Read More


photo of a prepared Dungeness Crabmeat in a deep dish pie shell

After a long day at work and it was a Friday, I made a Dungeness Crabmeat Quiche.  You might think big deal but I picked that crabmeat earlier at work.  If you have ever picked crabmeat it takes time. And for us Saturday is a working day.  We usually don’t join the “Friday Happy Hour”… Read More


We just put our heads down so we thought but SF Fisherman’s Wharf was noisy tonight.  People talking loudly and cars whizzing driving by.  Around 1:30 am the In/Out Semi truck parked on the corner.  Our neighbor arrived at 1:58 am because we heard the sound of the car remote locking the car.  I guess… Read More


Fishing boats start harvesting at 12:01 am, November 15th.  They are at the very least 25 miles from shore.  That doesn’t exactly mean 25 minutes away by car.  Depending on how many pots they have determines the length of their day plus other variables.  Weather, experience, and boat issues are those other variables.  Some old… Read More


Two of my favorite things are Dungeness Crab and Cheesecake combined to make this Creamy Crab Cheesecake!  Can you imagine what a delicious combination this is?  Easy and tasty appetizer for your next party.  Containers of Dungeness Crab Meat are ideal for this recipe.  Or if you’d prefer, you can buy live or cooked crabs… Read More


    Pinterest and The Alioto-Lazio Fish Company We discovered Pinterest a few months ago.  Some of us attended a meeting bout Social Media for businesses.  Pinterest was mentioned so we decided to check it out.  At first, we weren’t sure how to proceed.  What exactly we were supposed to pin?  Or repin? Dungeness Crabs… Read More


4 whole wild King Salmon

TheSunday mornings are my weekly shopping days. I like to go early before the crowds get up even though it is my day off. Since my cart is fuller than most I usually let others go first with smaller carts. Today, there was only one checker working. My cart was full and three others waiting… Read More


Crab Rolls have become the rage.  Out West we have simply referred to these sandwiches as Crab Meat sandwiches which has been on the menu forever.  The East Coast has always had the Lobster Rolls.  Now, with a little marketing strategy, the new name our on the West Coast has become Crab Rolls.  I surfed the web looking… Read More


Celebrate the 4th of July with delicious Firecracker Salmon Steaks.  These firecrackers are legal.  Don’t worry about the setting the house on fire just enjoy the taste that is sure to light up your taste buds.  Lots of people prefer fish steaks.  I think that this is because once cut the meat is uniform which makes cooking… Read More