With just a few days left before the Superbowl any planning left can add unneeded complication to your day.  Make it easy with ordering online.  Our smoked salmon can be delivered to your door alleviating any trips to the store- and it is the best choice for healthy snacks during the game that is not full of starch or grease.  Your crowd will be pleased.  The taste of the Northwest can be made easy with FairhavenBaySeafoods.com

Super Bowl XVLI is two weeks away and whether you’re throwing a party or just attending a person needs to be prepared with the right supplies.  The crowd will be roaring along with the appetites of your company and satisfying or being satisfied is never easier with the help of Fairhaven Bay Seafoods.  If hosting a championship game party be sure you’re stocked with the right grocery.  Canned salmon makes for an easy spread for roll ups or dips and fillets work as finger food or on salad.  Stay health conscience and trim when celebrating using smoked sockeye salmon to fill the void!  Sales are on now so order today to be in time for game day.

Dress out your Christmas goose or rib roast this year with a white linen spread from Fairhaven Bay Seafoods.  Some favorite northwest accompaniments during formal or casual gatherings can be crumbled smoked pacific sockeye, antipasto, artisan breads and cheeses with award winning wines or martinis.  Simple, delectable and just the very best of all will surely impress.  Show you know what the better selection is by ordering your smoked salmon today.  There are different kinds to choose from but all have the precision of hot smoked alder curing crafted from my family to yours.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

 For your dinner party this New Year's eve consider a holiday gift pack.  Everyone knows there are times to go all out and New Years is one of them.  Get the finest that the northwest has to offer.  The smokey satisfaction your guests will get with this versatile choice will compliment your festive time.  Wild sockeye from the Pacific ocean is a rival to unhealthy red meat every time and supports an important industry.  Cheers!

 Here's a great little recipe from Nigella Lawson at Food Network.com

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup full fat milk
• 2 spring onions/scallions finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup smash/potato flakes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
•  About 10 ounces (300g) smoked salmon
• Small bunch dill or packet

Directions

In a batter jug, whisk the eggs, milk, finely sliced spring onions/scallions and olive oil together.

Stir in the smash/potato flakes, flour and baking powder and then finally the lemon juice.

Heat a flat griddle, and drop tablespoon sized dollops of the mixture onto the hot griddle.

Cook for about 30 seconds a side or until golden brown and firm enough at the sides to flip.

Once you have made the pancakes, and they've cooled a little, tear off tiny strips of smoked salmon and arrange the small slices on each pancake.

Decorate each salmon topped pancake with a tiny feather of dill.

This spread is perfect brunch fare on black bread or bagels. Or hollow out a thin loaf of French bread, fill it with the mixture, and slice it for an hors d’oeuvre.

Yield: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• ¼ cup heavy or whipping cream
• 1 scallion (green onion, white part and 3 inches green), thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Dash Tabasco sauce
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, gently shredded
• 2 tablespoons red salmon caviar

Directions

Gently mix the cream cheese and cream in a mixing bowl. Stir in the scallion, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Gently fold in the smoked salmon and caviar until well combined, but do not overmix. The shreds of salmon and the caviar should remain whole.

From: http://recipes.aarp.org/recipes/smoked-salmon-spread

Smoked salmon is a great quick-and-easy for appetizers. It adds a touch of elegance to any table especially at holiday time.

Because of its subtle brining and rich flavor, you can blend our smoked salmon with cream cheese, herbs, or vegetables to make appetizers that range from dips to finger food.

One of our favorites is "Philadelphia rolls," which are a sushi roll made with smoked salmon and cream cheese.  Use a sushi roller.  Lay out a sheet of Nori seaweed, cover with cooled, sticky white rice.  Lay in a slice of cream cheese and some smoked salmon and roll tightly.  If needed, add a green onion in the center before rolling.  Slice and serve.

Our smoked salmon also mixes well with creme fraiche, roasted red peppers, and spinach to serve on brioche or crostini. You can also cut frittata (made with smoked salmon and red onion) into small squares and serve as a finger food appetizer with toothpicks.

Here’s another idea:  Slice a cucumber, cover with crumbled smoked salmon, top with a chive or two and a wedge of cherry tomato. Or, use thin slices of bread topped with shredded smoked salmon, drizzled with olive oil and topped with zest of a lemon...

Finally, you can tuck a small bit of smoked salmon and cream cheese into a Pillsbury biscuit dough round which has been flattened.  Fold over like a turnover and bake.

Adapted from a delicious recipe from Culinary Thymes. You will need a 6 inch cake or spring form pan for this yummy party appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 oz. smoked salmon, chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (2 oz.) jar black lumpfish caviar, drained
• 1 bunch chives, chopped

1. Line a 6 inch cake or spring form pan with plastic wrap, letting some hang over the sides.
2. In a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper and beat until combined.
3. Layer cheese mixture and drained smoked salmon in the cake pan, ending with a layer of cheese mixture.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove the plastic wrap from the top of the pan.  If using a cake pan, invert the cheese/salmon layers onto a serving platter. If using a spring form pan, release the side panels of the pan to release.
5. Remove the plastic and spread the sour cream over the top with a spatula. Spoon the caviar onto the top, carefully spreading it all over. Top with the chopped chives.  Serve with toast points. Prep Time: 30 min. Serves: 6-8 

In Celtic mythology the salmon is associated with wisdom.  Welsh mythology looks to the salmon as the wisest of all creatures.  Glasgow, Scotland features a salmon on the city’s coat of arms.  According to one Northwest Native Indian legend, salmon were actually human beings with superhuman abilities and eternal lives. 

When you know about the salmon’s incredible life journey, one that takes them from raging rivers to the mighty ocean and back again, it makes sense that our ancestors honored them.

That’s why sustainable fishing has been an important part of my own heritage. And it’s why the smoked salmon that you buy from Fairhaven Bay Seafoods is carefully selected, hand-filleted and treated with gratitude and respect every step of the way.

Here’s a little video about family tradition and the holiday season.  Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

http://fairhavenbayseafoods.myshopify.com/collections/wild-smoked-salmon-holiday-gift

Happy holidays to you!
John

Well, the holidays are fast approaching and its time to think about those family dinners, corporate lunches and parties that go hand in hand with the season.

If your schedule is as busy as mine, the thought of preparing that mega holiday meal of turkey or ham and all the fixings is daunting.  Time to simplify.

Wild Alaskan or Pacific Northwest smoked salmon with fresh veggies and greens, potatoes, and some hot, buttered bread makes an elegant holiday meal.  Or how bout a hot pasta dish featuring smoked salmon?  Smoked Salmon Fettuccine always brings rave reviews!  Quick, easy and a cut above the ordinary.

Visit our Recipes Page for other tasty recipes that will help you sail easily through the season, fully prepared for any party or gathering. 

Ordering smoked salmon online has never been easier.  And remember, our Kosher smoked salmon makes a perfect gift for family, friends, clients or co-workers.  Their holiday time is as precious as yours and a delicious gourmet gift is always gladly received.

Wishing you fair weather and calm seas-

John

I hope you are all enjoying the summer.  August is National Picnic Month, so now is the time to get out and enjoy some outdoor eating.  Farmers markets are in full swing and the freshest veggies and fruits are available.

Compliment those fresh organic greens and tasty berries with some wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon at your next family picnic. 
Need some recipes?  Hop on over to our Recipes page and take a look.  Enjoy.

Wishing you fair weather and calm seas,

John

The skies are blue and the seas are calm out here in the Great Northwest, a sure sign that summer has finally arrived.  July brings us America's birthday party on the 4th, and that of course means family, picnics, and smoked salmon.

July is also National Blueberry month.  Have you ever tried a handful of local organic blueberries, some fresh local greens, and a piece of wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon?  That's what summer is all about folks.

July 1st happens to be Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day.  I don't have any smoked salmon ice cream recipes…yet.  However, you can’t go wrong with a scoop or two of vanilla topped with blueberries!  A great dessert to follow up a meal of smoked salmon fettuccini or a dinner salad topped with our delicious smoked sockeye. Check out our Recipes section for some outstanding smoked salmon recipes.

Here's a suggestion - Avoid long grocery store lines and order up some smoked salmon online for your next summer picnic, hike or bike ride!

Ahoy There-

Well, yesterday President Barack Obama and the White House held their annual congressional picnic on the South Lawn at the nation’s Capitol.

This year’s theme was “Tastes of the States.”  I was so glad to see that the Northwest region of our country was well represented with the healthiest meal on the menu:  Northwest-style salmon.

Members of congress and their families could choose from Chicago-style hot dogs or a garden salad with Northwest salmon.  I’m tempted to do a nutritional comparison between those hot dogs and our salmon, but I’ll hold off.  Nicely done Mr. President.

So what about your picnic fare this summer?  Take along some pouches of our certified kosher Northwest smoked salmon fillets.  They’re heat-sealed using no preservatives and they travel well.  Loaded with all those healthy Omega 3 oils and nutrients, you will not find a tastier, healthier snack for your family.

Why should you care?

Well, for starters, long chain Omega 3 fatty acids help prevent the formation of clots by making your blood less sticky, lessening the risk of stroke. Omega 3 fatty acids also help combat breast cancer, hypertension, and a host of other debilitating conditions.

It doesn’t end there either. Want lower blood pressure? Omega 3 fatty acids. Want to reduce your risk of heart attacks and lessen the chance of heart disease? Omega 3 fatty acids.

So, there you have it….salmon is not only tasty, it’s a super food loaded with powerhouse Omega 3’s…essential in your quest for good health.

We want you to be healthy. Eat salmon.

Oh, come on…break new ground… be the first Super Bowl party to ditch the Domino’s and dish up smoked salmon on bagels, smoked salmon dip with gourmet crackers, or even smoked salmon pizza.

Now that the holidays are behind you, it’s time to focus on the priority event of 2010… Super Bowl Sunday!

So, eggnog-and-cookies gobbler, how about switching gears? Dare to depart from salty-chips-and-pepperoni-pizza conformity and get bold with some of Fairhaven Bay Seafoods’ tasty smoked Alaskan salmon!

Yeah, yeah, pizza and beer go hand in hand I know, but here’s a secret you’ve probably not considered: smoked salmon goes down oh so smooth with a nice ice-cold pint of amber ale or a chilled bottle of your favorite IPA.

Okay, this is so fast and easy — Break out some crackers and bagels, add a shmear or two of cream cheese, and slice off a piece of our certified Kosher sockeye salmon… let that tasty combo roll around on the old tongue for awhile.

Not a beer drinker? Prefer wine? Well, hey, smoked salmon is your friend too. Your waistline and stomach thank you in advance!

If you’re looking for a few great recipes, check out our recipe page for fast, easy and tasty salmon appetizers and dips that will leave football fanatics wanting more.

CHECK THIS OUT: From January 1st to Super Bowl Sunday on the 7th of February, take 20% off our two best selling salmon fillets, the Kodiak and the Baronoff. We are talking one full pound of mouth watering, natural smoked salmon!

Welcome to Fairhaven Bay Seafoods, it’s great to have you on board! You, our valued customers, are what keep this boat afloat here in the beautiful Puget Sound and we greatly appreciate your taking the time to look over our products.

Simply the best smoked salmon you will ever taste…this is a claim that we take great pride in. For the Costanti family, it is all about sharing a tradition with you that dates back over 100 years when my family first started fishing the deep blue Pacific waters. We don’t cut any corners because we know that you will settle for no less than the finest, premium wild Pacific salmon and only the best in customer care.

For us, it starts with the environment. We support sustainable fishing practices to help protect the precious ecosystem of our oceans and rivers. We offer you only premium, wild caught salmon using absolutely NO PRESERVATIVES. We brine with a low salt, low sugar, and our product is Kosher certified. The mild, yet mouth-watering flavors you experience while enjoying our fillets come from family recipes passed down from my grandparents. Our smoked salmon is pure, delicious and distinct.

It doesn’t end there though. The pine boxes we use to ship your salmon fillets are hand crafted by a craftsman in his 70’s, with whom we’ve had a long-standing relationship. We then heat seal your fillets in a gold pouch ensuring that you get absolutely the freshest smoked salmon available anywhere.

As you can probably tell, we like to keep our operation close to home. It’s all about family pride, dedication, and tradition. That way we can treat you the way we would like to be treated, offering you products that are as close to perfect as possible… and customer service to match.

Thanks again for sailing with us. To show our gratitude, we are offering you a holiday special, you can save 25% off of your first purchase over $60. Our smoked salmon makes a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for family member, that colleague who helped you land the business deal, the client that put you on the map. It’s also a superb addition to any holiday party!

Wishing you all fair weather and calm seas during this holiday season!

John Costanti