Posted by Kate Emick on Feb 7, 2018 in Articles, Featured Chef, Uncategorized
02.07.2018
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Oysters are an obvious choice – but how do you choose which ones to put on your menu? Here’s the easiest way to break down the flavor profiles of the most popular East Coast Oysters.
Generally...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jan 29, 2018 in Articles, FISH TALES NETWORK, Uncategorized
01.29.2018
Our world’s oceans contain some of the craziest things. Scientists are still discovering new fish TODAY and if that doesn’t tell you about the content of the sea, then I don’t know what does. A lot of it is terrifying...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Sep 16, 2017 in Uncategorized
09.16.2017
We caught up with Chef Yong Kim, owner of Blue Fin - Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar in East Norriton, Pa. See what Chef Yong has to say about his favorite fish from Samuels and why he comes to our...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jul 12, 2017 in Articles, Uncategorized
07.12.2017
Ever wonder how we grade our tuna? We'll tell you!
A good tuna grading program always starts with sourcing.
When a tuna gets hooked, it starts to swim in circles to try to escape. Tuna can raise their body temperature 5-10 degrees...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on May 20, 2017 in Articles, Uncategorized
05.20.2017
Did you know the very first shipment of Copper River Salmon contained 22,000 lb of fish? And there's plenty more fun fish facts where that came from. Wild Alaska Salmon, Rhode Island Striped Bass are just some of the fish...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on May 12, 2017 in Uncategorized, Video
05.12.2017
Happy Mother's Day! Mother's Day at Samuels is always an exciting time, not just because of the hustle and bustle in the warehouse and sales floor, but also because as a company we have so many outstanding mothers to celebrate. In...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Sep 28, 2016 in Uncategorized
09.28.2016
Any gym bro will tell you the most important thing to do after a gym session is to refuel. For the uninitiated, refueling refers to a combination of rehydrating and consuming protein and carbohydrates. With a newfound emphasis on ‘clean...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Aug 13, 2016 in Uncategorized
08.13.2016
We have a special treat for our viewers out there! This week, we were able to tag along with Samuels Driver Chick Looby as he made a delivery along his route. Watch the short video below for an inside look...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Aug 6, 2016 in Uncategorized
08.06.2016
Hey, everyone! We have another installment of our video series Fish Tales and, as always, it's full of fishmonger wisdom and a delicious cooking demonstration.
In this episode, we hear from Marine Biologists Joe Lasprogata on the different grouper species available here at...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jul 14, 2016 in Uncategorized
07.14.2016
In this episode, resident marine biologist Joe Lasprogata shares great information about soft shell crabs, their seasonality, and what makes them so special in the culinary world. Meanwhile, Chef Davis and Kat cook soft shell crabs using a delicious recipe...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jun 17, 2016 in Uncategorized
06.17.2016
When life hands you lemons, make a culinary superstar event!
The 11th annual Great Chef’s Event kicked off on June 14th at the Urban Outfitters corporate offices in the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Each year thousands of guests come out to...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jun 7, 2016 in Uncategorized
06.07.2016
This past week we had some very special guests come through Samuels. Matt and Mara from Mexican Shrimp Paradise led a discussion about America's favorite seafood: Shrimp! Mexican Shrimp Paradise produces wild, all natural White, Blue, and Gold Shrimp that...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jun 1, 2016 in Uncategorized
06.01.2016
This upcoming Monday, the Samuels taste kitchen will become the grounds for our SWAP Meat for Alaska Seafood cooking competition. Three chefs will compete for the grand prize of $1500 and to be named the SWAP Meat Champion. Their challenge?...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on May 28, 2016 in Uncategorized
05.28.2016
The summer season officially kicks off this weekend and we could not be more thrilled. If you're in the food industry, then we're sure you're either winding down from or gearing up for a busy and exciting Memorial Day Weekend....
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on May 10, 2016 in Uncategorized
05.10.2016
This week on the Market Update we are featuring head on Mahi and Soft Shells from North Carolina as well as Wild Alaska King Salmon. Also, on sale this month: breaded oysters and homemade chicken salad. What an odd pairing, you...
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