Holiday Ordering, Clams, and Happy Holidays

 

Hey Y'all, I hope you are doing well and not stressing too much about the holiday next week. I've spoken with many of you over the last few days who are confused about how we are doing the Christmas ordering this year, so let me clear this up for you. All of your orders for Christmas need to come to us today and the orders you place have to be picked up by this Sunday. It's not the same as years past and that's because, well, nothing is the same as years past. We just don't have the staff to take the orders and pack the orders and organize the pickups. I promise to do my best to keep all the Christmas hits well stocked in our cases. Hopefully my best will be good enough. Good news! We are now open 7 days a week again so you can come see us on Tuesdays.

Species Spotlight: Clams Clams are a big deal at Christmas so just in case you were interested, here's a bit about the kinds of clams you could pick up here at Kathleen's Catch next week (while supplies last). These are all hard-shell clams - soft shell clams are available sometimes but we won't be bringing them in next week. For better or for worse, southerners are generally not soft-shell clam fans. Littlenecks (named after Littleneck Bay at Long Island, NY) are the smallest commonly available size of east coast hard shell clam with 10-13 per lb. and a 1” hinge. Littlenecks are the best choice for eating on the half-shell (raw) because they are tender, sweet and are also great steamed, roasted or over pasta. We sell bazillions of these. Middle necks are the next size up with 7-9 per lb. and a 1-1/4” hinge. Top necks are next at 5-7 per lb. and 1-1/2” hinge They are the perfect size for Clams Casino. We should have a good amount of these next week. Cherrystone clams are named after Cherrystone Creek on Virginia’s eastern shore. They’re a little larger than littlenecks with 3-4 per lb. and a 2” hinge and can be eaten raw, roasted, steamed, in chowder, or stuffed. These are not readily available this year in large quantities - I'll do my best to get some. Chowder clams are the largest size. The meat is tough, but they make flavorful chowder (like this recipe here). They are usually chopped, minced, or diced for use in clam cakes. We won't be getting these next week so this paragraph was just a tease...

WEEKLY SPECIAL 12/17 - 12/24 while supplies last 6 oz. Mahi portions for $9.99/ea Ginger Glazed Baked Mahi

Catch-To-Go This Week

Until Sunday, we'll have Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce. No Catch to Go next week!

And Finally It's a really amazing and awesome and wonderful and fabulous time of the year... for most of us. For the rest, it's a tough time. You know who you are. If you are faking it this year, let me just say that I appreciate you. I have so much to be grateful for - all the usual stuff, family, business, health. Yep. I have it all. I don't need to spell it all out for you here to make you ponder the things that aren't going your way. What I can say is that there are, in fact, reasons for EVERYONE regardless of personal situations, to celebrate. Those reasons don't have anything to do with wealth or health or family. They have to do with the existence of solid, pure goodness in the world. Goodness is the reason to rejoice. Please be kind, patient and appreciative of your blessings this coming week. Thank the cashier at the grocery store just for being at work and be gracious when your best laid plans don't turn out perfectly. Go with the flow this year. In fact, that sounds like a good New Years resolution too! Go with the flow! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the bottom of my heart. Kathleen