Good Riddance

 

Hey Y'all, We are closing in on the end of 2020 and I think I can speak for most of us when I say GOOD RIDDANCE! 2021 is looking like the turnaround year when we all get vaccinated, we all get back to work, schools re-open and life resumes its normal chaotic course. And don't forget the new Catch opening in January. If you haven't heard, keep an eye for news of the grand opening sometime around January 15th or 20th or 30th or maybe February or possibly March. The date keeps pushing back but I promise you it is coming soon to 3436 Clairmont Road (Skyland Shopping Center). We are still taking holiday orders at Milton and Johns Creek so get your plan together and call in to reserve your seafood. It's not too early to make a New Years menu. If you want a party platter, caviar, lobsters or anything else, go ahead and call in for that too.This is shaking out to be our busiest holiday season yet so don't delay! Watch for an email from us about picking up your orders on the 23rd and 24th. We are trying to manage the crowds by keeping everyone in the car for drive up service at the trucks. You should have a time scheduled for your pickup. If you have placed an order for pickup on the 23rd or 24th and don't know your pickup time, you better email me or give the store a call. Please remember to stuff some patience in your pocket when you leave the house that day. We will be doing our best but remember we are fishmongers most of the time and Logistics Technicians for only 2 days a year.

Fin Mail (aka Tooting My Fishy Horn) Hi Kathleen,  I made the Sicilian calamari today and it was outstanding!! Substituted toasted fregola for the couscous but otherwise used the Mario Batali recipe. Thanks for sharing the calamari with me. Good to see you at JC location today. Best Regards, Art We Aren't Ashamed to Beg for Attention It really helps us when you spread the word about how much you enjoy our stores. If you get a minute (Right! Who has a minute this week?), give a review on your favorite social media platform. Facebook? Google? Trip Advisor? And while you are at it, post those pictures of your gorgeous holiday seafood and tag us. Let the rest of the world in on this secret to culinary success!

Holiday Platters, Caviar, & Cioppino Look at these! We can't wait to hear how your holiday gatherings go over the next two weeks. Don't forget to tag us on all social media platforms or shoot over an email to let us know how everyone enjoyed all that hard work you put in! Also, did you forget to get a gift for someone? We have gift cards that would make the perfect gift!

Catch-To-Go This Week Until Sunday, we have a yummy Hawaiian Garlic Salmon with Pineapple Rice and Zucchini and Squash.

And Finally

Several years ago I went to a holiday party attended by a young single mom with her two children. After a time (and probably a few cocktails) people began singing carols. Even people celebrating something besides Christmas could join in on the refrain of Jingle Bells and most knew some of the words to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.  When the singing began I noticed the two young children brighten up at the sound but they didn’t know any of the words. Not even Jingle Bells. It made me think about their young mom whom I knew was working two jobs and struggling mightily to feed her family and keep a roof over their heads. She didn’t have time for holidays. She didn’t have money or energy for Christmas decorations. She didn’t have the heart for Christmas carols and might not have ever been taught any by her own single mom. I think of her every Christmas now. I hope her life and her children’s lives have improved so that maybe they have learned some children’s songs for a holiday tradition that they are able to celebrate. After all, it’s not really about the presents or (I hate to say it) the lobster on your dinner plate. It is about joy, thankfulness and peace. And silly reindeer songs . Happy Holidays. Kathleen