The Omnivorous Fish

I ordinarily wouldn’t post comment spam, especially incorrectly coded comment spam, but I thought it was pretty funny that I got comment spam in Italian.

Besides, it’s not for porn, so here it is.

You may notice that everything on the whole damn site is no longer underlined. I put 1 (one) slash in the wrong place, and look what happens!

Congratulations, me.

And Agent Gnocchi, if you’re reading this, I haven’t forgotten about you, but I haven’t stopped running practically since we got off the phone.

Listening: “Stara Ruminia” Haydamaky Haydamaky

After much thought, and many suggestions, I have changed the way comments are viewed under individual posts. It used to be that the newest comment was displayed at the top of the list, and the older ones below. That, however, only really makes sense if you’re having a comment back-and-forth. Since, however, most people will just read the comments when they read the post, it seemed to make sense to have the oldest post first, and then subsequent ones below.

Thanks,
Fish

Stove

Notice anything different about this range? No, it’s the same color. No, it hasn’t lost weight. No, it hasn’t quit smoking. The thing that’s different about this stove is that the freaking oven works.

I was carefully examining the pilot frame and the thermocouple, considering the pressure and possibly debris in the line when my super stopped by to give me a new AC bracket- thank you, Jose- and took a peek with me. He turned on the gas, gently nodded his head a few times, then took up one of my lesser knives and proceeded to whack the ever-loving shit out of all the components in the oven. Unsurprisingly, it lit right up. Jose’s diagnosis? “Stuck valve, since you never use the fucking thing.”

I haven’t calibrated yet, but, man, am I looking forward to it.

Well, I fixed it. There are no more teasers on OF. Now all posts appear on the front page in their entirety. This is not retroactive, so if you want the pics of ravioli making, you have to click the title of the post. Boo hoo.

It has come to my attention that people think my posts are three sentences long. That’s not true, but you need to click on the title of the post (IE “Site News- Click Me!!”[well, or you have to click where it says “Read More” in teeny tiny print]) to see the rest of it. If you have any questions about this, email me. I will rectify this as soon as I figure out how. Thanks.

First, I’d like to apologize to people who I know have been checking the blog and not finding new content. I promise to keep the content coming more regularly, as I appreciate your patronage, especially my blogging heroes who stop by. I appreciate your time and your comments.

Second, to whomever has decided that boting my site with a bunch of porn ads is good for the world, I hope you get “Georgia Pacific” stamped on your head and dropped in a pit full of rabid beavers, you spineless, bottom-feeding turd. Everyone can thank this person for their comments having to be approved now.

Last but not least, I get home on Monday, and so hopefully the restaurant content will be supplemented with more cooking and agriculture comment. There are farming surprises in store, so stay tuned!

Welcome one and all to the first photo on Omnivorous Fish:

Rockhopper

A rockhopper penguin!

Ok, I don’t eat penguin, and I’m not aware of anyone who does, but that’s the photo I have handy right now. Here’s the fish course from last Sunday’s dinner.

Striped Bass with Tapenade and Dinosaur Kale