Every summer, I invite a few close friends over for what I call my Sea & Farm to Table Supper. It's a simple summer evening in the backyard centered around local harvests from the sea and nearby gardens. It’s one of my favorite traditions: good food, good people, and ingredients with a story behind them. As I started planning this year’s dinner, I knew I wanted to feature a fish you don’t often see at the neighborhood fish market, something deeply connected to my family’s we

Curious about mackerel roe? You’re at the right seafood coop. Roe is a unique local seasonal treat. It brings back many fond memories for me. Every mackerel landing usually came with a handful of roe that we would carefully harvest while filleting the fish. My grandfather was a trap (weir) fisherman. It’s a generational tradition in our family. He would toss butter into a cast-iron pan and fry the roe until it reached a soft, semi-solid consistency. Then he’d grab a piece of

Today, we’re cooking up Buffalo Sea Scallops using fresh, wild-caught sea scallops from Capt Zach Bennett and the crew of the F/V Helltown. These sweet, tender scallops are marinated in a spicy Buffalo-style sauce, coated in breadcrumbs, and air-fried for a fun coastal twist on a classic favorite. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, a game-day bite, or a restaurant-quality meal at home, this recipe delivers big flavor in just a few simple steps. Straight from the wa

When I find myself standing in the kitchen with a beautiful piece of fresh fish, the first thing I do is pause and appreciate what I’m holding. Years on Cape Cod have taught me that cooking fish isn’t complicated. It’s a matter of respecting the catch and keeping the preparation straightforward and honest. Start With Fish That Truly Tells Its Story At Chatham Harvesters, our fishermen bring in seafood that almost writes its own recipe. When the fish is fresh, my guiding princ