RAFL - Fred - Mar 3rd

Fred said:

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Blanch finely sliced leek and carrots (juliennes)

Cut some non-stick backing paper to about twice the size of a piece of fish (plus more, you need to
form a pocket later)

Put fish on a piece of non-stick backing paper, put some of the leek/carrots on top, sprinkle with
white wine.

Add some butter with herbs mixed in if points allow for it.

Fold the excess paper over the fish and seal it using egg white.

Bake in the oven at 180 Celcius (360 Fahrenheit) for each 1,5 cm (0.5 inch) the fish is thick.

Enjoy Marc

well - round numbers are nice 🙂
lobster chunks? darn - wish we got them here!
bet CostCo hasn't made it over here yet though 🙁

--
krys

UK 157/130.2/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 ...kinda making progress...

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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

oh my, I may be lucky. Since I am using the Sat morning WW weigh in with clothes who knows.

Regarding catfish. I cannot stand it unless it is fried, so what I do, is mix up some cornmeal with
a little flour, and some spices (a nice seafood spice mix will do it, with about a tsp of sugar
added) get it wet with eggwhite, dip or shake it in the spiced cornmeal mix, let it sit a bit on a
rack, and then spray a nonstick pan, then add about a tablespoon of olive oil for our two servings,
and pan fry the rascals in that. Very very good, and not really fried. Catfish is so moist that
other recipes are not all that great. Except veracruz style, you make a stir fry of fresh tomato,
onion and bell pepper, cook that down with seasoning (again seafood mix of some kind and a pinch of
sweet) then add the catfish filets after the sauce is cooked to your liking, for just a minute to
cook it, serve over bulgar or brown rice.

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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

HI Fred
I love costco ans specifically the herring but boy is it high in points.
Bird
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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Thanks, Marc but, I think, you neglected the amount of time per thickness (G)

Sounds simple and nice. Thanks.

Marc Heimann said:

Fred said:

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Blanch finely sliced leek and carrots (juliennes)

Cut some non-stick backing paper to about twice the size of a piece of fish (plus more, you need to
form a pocket later)

Put fish on a piece of non-stick backing paper, put some of the leek/carrots on top, sprinkle with
white wine.

Add some butter with herbs mixed in if points allow for it.

Fold the excess paper over the fish and seal it using egg white.

Bake in the oven at 180 Celcius (360 Fahrenheit) for each 1,5 cm (0.5 inch) the fish is thick.

Enjoy Marc

Yeah, unless _I_ get too round.

Well, I've never had the lobster chunks before. Interesting, the instructions say DO NOT THAW. Cook
frozen. I will let you know.

krys said:

well - round numbers are nice 🙂 lobster chunks? darn - wish we got them here! bet CostCo hasn't
made it over here yet though 🙁

On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 22:13:44 GMT, "Lesanne" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

oh my, I may be lucky. Since I am using the Sat morning WW weigh in with clothes who knows.

Ahhhhhhhhh, weighing in with clothes - what a disadvantage (G)

Thanks for the recipe. Of course, this is Costco. I could have a catfish feed for the Democratic
Party - oppsss (G)

Quoted message said:

Regarding catfish. I cannot stand it unless it is fried, so what I do, is mix up some cornmeal with
a little flour, and some spices (a nice seafood spice mix will do it, with about a tsp of sugar
added) get it wet with eggwhite, dip or shake it in the spiced cornmeal mix, let it sit a bit on a
rack, and then spray a nonstick pan, then add about a tablespoon of olive oil for our two servings,
and pan fry the rascals in that. Very very good, and not really fried. Catfish is so moist that
other recipes are not all that great. Except veracruz style, you make a stir fry of fresh tomato,
onion and bell pepper, cook that down with seasoning (again seafood mix of some kind and a pinch of
sweet) then add the catfish filets after the sauce is cooked to your liking, for just a minute to
cook it, serve over bulgar or brown rice.

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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Well, maybe they have raised its point since I was having it regularly while losing and maintaining
but lately I'm not losing.....

bird said:

HI Fred I love costco ans specifically the herring but boy is it high in points. Bird "Fred"
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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Those Costco purchases sound low-point enough, especially the fluorescent bulbs. You're asking about
how to cook catfish; I wanna know how you prepare bulbs! <groan>

Even with the slight up this week, "nice and round" is a better description of circles than you-who-is-still-under-goal-fully-
clothed. One week up is NOT a trend.

Besides, you know what to do if you want to be DOWN next week.

Fred said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Linda P
232/159.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

The mango gets consumed like water (8x8 sounds about right!!!)

The bulbs - like fennel, I guess.

Yeah and a few of the weighees (g) today came in in shorts so I may be back to that wardrobe, if
necessary for WW altho, that is factored into what I post here. It was about 40F and raining hard -
it was downright chilly and shorts were not my idea of fun, not today.

I have to do something with that catfish - besides separate out the filets for freezing separately.
But tonight I have to try that lobster (G)

Yes, I have journaled the first half of the day but the mango was gulped copiously and unmeasured!

Prairie Roots said:

Those Costco purchases sound low-point enough, especially the fluorescent bulbs. You're asking
about how to cook catfish; I wanna know how you prepare bulbs! <groan>

Even with the slight up this week, "nice and round" is a better description of circles than you-who-is-still-under-goal-fully-
clothed. One week up is NOT a trend.

Besides, you know what to do if you want to be DOWN next week.

Fred said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Linda P
232/159.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Hmm. I'm interested in the lobster chunks. Do report on them please.

How's your water intake? The herring is pretty salty and I retain water from herring like mad.

Julie

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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Frankly, at least, the way I prepared it - the lobster can be a pass. A bit too nondescript - very
soft and tender. Maybe the lime juice and tequila overwhelmed it. I will do it simpler the next
time. I used about a 1/3 of the bag, I'd guess. It was about $10.00 - pricy but it was a worthy
experiment. I probably would not purchase it again.

I do pretty well with water. But I do do a lot of salt in any event. Nah, I know I'm getting to be a
broken record, but it is too much stuff after the meals. Yesterday it was spice drops!

skiur said:

Hmm. I'm interested in the lobster chunks. Do report on them please.

How's your water intake? The herring is pretty salty and I retain water from herring like mad.

Julie

"Fred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Sorry about the little gain, but you're still below your goal weight, so that's a good thing! You'll
take off that 1.2 next week.

Brenda

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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

LOL!! I was going to ask Fred the same thing, but you beat me to it!

Brenda

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Quoted message said:

Those Costco purchases sound low-point enough, especially the fluorescent bulbs. You're asking
about how to cook catfish; I wanna know how you prepare bulbs! <groan>

Even with the slight up this week, "nice and round" is a better description of circles than you-who-is-still-under-goal-fully-
clothed. One week up is NOT a trend.

Besides, you know what to do if you want to be DOWN next week.

Fred said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Linda P
232/159.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Thanks for the supportive words. I was going to say "from your lips to my stomach" but I know this
group too well and would not even think about it (G)

Brenda Hammond said:

Sorry about the little gain, but you're still below your goal weight, so that's a good thing!
You'll take off that 1.2 next week.

Brenda

"Fred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Interesting take on the lobster chunks. I was going to head out and buy some, they sounded really
good - was waiting to hear your review. I think I'll also take a pass. I like lobster, but prefer
crab anyway. Lobster has always seemed rather bland to me (probably why you have to have that butter
to dunk it in). Maybe you could use that bag up by adding it to a stir fry ... or soup ... or
something with a bit more flavor to enhance it? Heck, throw some on a salad. <G>

Joyce

Fred said:

Frankly, at least, the way I prepared it - the lobster can be a pass. A bit too nondescript - very
soft and tender. Maybe the lime juice and tequila overwhelmed it. I will do it simpler the next
time. I used about a 1/3 of the bag, I'd guess. It was about $10.00 - pricy but it was a worthy
experiment. I probably would not purchase it again.

I do pretty well with water. But I do do a lot of salt in any event. Nah, I know I'm getting to be
a broken record, but it is too much stuff after the meals. Yesterday it was spice drops!

skiur said:

Hmm. I'm interested in the lobster chunks. Do report on them please.

How's your water intake? The herring is pretty salty and I retain water from herring like mad.

Julie

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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

ROFLMAO! Thank heavens it is much too late for coffee ... and the water glass was already set down.
Definitely had me chuckling on this one. I can't wait to hear Lee's reply.

Joyce

Fred said:

Thanks for the supportive words. I was going to say "from your lips to my stomach" but I know this
group too well and would not even think about it (G)

Brenda Hammond said:

Sorry about the little gain, but you're still below your goal weight, so that's a good thing!
You'll take off that 1.2 next week.

Brenda

"Fred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Hey, I like round numbers! Up isn't always bad, and you still are well below your goal. In the
grand scheme of things, looks like you are hanging in there rather well. Congrats Fred. Now put
that mango down. <G>

Wish I could help you with the catfish, but that is one seafood that I just don't care for. Hope you
get some good suggestions on how to fix it properly.

Joyce

Fred said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my downfall)
and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I like
that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

Fred said:

Lesanne said:

oh my, I may be lucky. Since I am using the Sat morning WW weigh in with clothes who knows.

Ahhhhhhhhh, weighing in with clothes - what a disadvantage (G)

Thanks for the recipe. Of course, this is Costco. I could have a catfish feed for the Democratic
Party - oppsss (G)

LOL! I was wondering about those larger quantities for a single person. I purchased salmon the other
day, ended up freezing half of it. I looked at the tilapia, but there were so many filets in that
package - would be wrapping forever, so passed it by. The scallops worked out well for us, quite a
few and very large - but also was feeding 3 people. I know the concept of these stores is bulk, but
I wish that items like these would be packaged a tad smaller. <G>

Joyce

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Regarding catfish. I cannot stand it unless it is fried, so what I do, is mix up some cornmeal
with a little flour, and some spices (a nice seafood spice mix will do it, with about a tsp of
sugar added) get it wet with eggwhite, dip or shake it in the spiced cornmeal mix, let it sit a
bit on a rack, and then spray a nonstick pan, then add about a tablespoon of olive oil for our two
servings, and pan fry the rascals in that. Very very good, and not really fried. Catfish is so
moist that other recipes are not all that great. Except veracruz style, you make a stir fry of
fresh tomato, onion and bell pepper, cook that down with seasoning (again seafood mix of some kind
and a pinch of sweet) then add the catfish filets after the sauce is cooked to your liking, for
just a minute to cook it, serve over bulgar or brown rice.

"Fred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well, not bad but not good either.

UP: 1.2

A nice round: 160.0

Lesanne, this is your time - bask in it! (G)

And foolishly I went to Costco after the meeting. Bought lobster chunks, dried mango (my
downfall) and flourescent bulbs (G)

Oh, yes, the standard pickled herring, raw shrimp and this time, catfish - we shall see how I
like that stuff.

Catfish cooking suggestions - NOT DEEP FRIED!

Fred
219.2/160./164.0 (Lifetime July 2003) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002