The Holiday Collection at FairhavenBaySeafoods.com gives the buyer 4 for the price of 3 while supplies last!  Just think of 25% off delicious individually wrapped salmon fillets when bought as the Holiday Collection.  Each fillet is peppered and smoked with alder wood.  This offer is for a limited time only! Hop to it!

When you order smoked salmon online from FairhavenBaySeafoods.com in Bellingham, Washington, your purchase supports sustainability in our Alaskan and Northwestern fishing waters.  Getting involved with such an important issue can be as easy as buying from businesses that only offer salmon from sustainably managed rivers.  Every purchase made from FairhavenBaySeafoods.com supports this style of traditional fishing like my family has practiced for generations. Your purchase also gets you the very best hot alder smoked salmon fillets to enjoy.  Friends and family will approve of your choice and appreciate that you care enough to buy only wild salmon fished in an environmentally conscious way.  The option to buy wisely is a small investment in our future abundance.  Holiday sales have started - so take advantage of them right away.

    Smoked pink and sockeye salmon is a healthy, versatile, convenient, and really never tasted so delicious.  Hot oven grinders and grilled cheese sandwiches benefit greatly with adding smoked salmon.  This recipe was retrieved from food.com using the best ingredients to make one of the world’s most comforting winter time meals.  Consider serving this with vegetable or tomato soup on the colder days.

Smoked Salmon and Gruyere Panini

By LifeIsGood

Added June 06, 2011

8 slices brioche bread
Dijon mustard, for spreading
8 thin slices Gruyere cheese
1/2 lb smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1 lemon, finely grated zest
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:
 
Heat up a panini press.

Spread the Dijon mustard over each of 4 slices of the brioche. Top each one with 1 slice of the Gruyere.  Divide all of the smoked salmon and grated lemon zest among the 4 slices of brioche. Season lightly with the salt and pepper and cover with the remaining slices on Gruyere. Close the sandwiches and grill on the panini press for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Cut the panini in half and serve!

Parties can be made fancy without too much fuss and the right food. So often, people are restricted as to what they can find in their area so they resort to the same choices every year.  

Hors d’oeuvres made with our delicious, alder smoked salmon can be made elegant and delicious easily. Check out our Appetizer recipes for some impressive party food ideas.

Delivery of your online selections will only take a couple of days.  If you are living inland and you want to taste the bounty of fresh, icy Pacific waters, ordering smoked salmon can be just what you need to help you in creating the very finest soiree.

We are not stopping with the Baranoff special this fall.  There will be other irresistable smoked salmon deals to take advantage of within days.  Check back at soon for holiday season sales on our great smoked salmon assortments, holiday gift baskets and new sample packages.  These savings will help you with your budget and satisfy that thrifty side.  Whether you want to buy for friends or family or the workplace, this is a great time to purchase in volume. 

Happy Holidays!    

Putting on the pounds during the winter months way too easy.  It is nearly impossible to try to adhere to your diet plans but sometimes if you incorporate lots of omega 3 oils your body will feel satisfied with its fat intake.  Omega 3 oils are found in high amounts in salmon and should be increased in all of our daily diets according to many health experts.  If you’re contemplating a snack idea that is simple and refreshing, use cucumber boats or cups with your smoked salmon.  Food.com posted this next idea that has a traditional pairing of sour cream with fish and herbs.

Smoked Salmon in Cucumber chips By evelyn/athens
Added December 07, 2004

2 medium cucumbers, about 1 inch diameter
6 ounces smoked salmon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
salt
cayenne pepper

Directions:
 
Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.

In medium-size bowl, flake smoked salmon, discarding skin; blend in sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
 
Mound salmon into cucumber cups; sprinkle lightly with a few grains cayenne pepper; garnish with additional lime peel strips, if desired.

 When running around pleasing your crowd this holiday season, remember that FairhavenBaySeafoods.com can assist you with your plans at the table.  Allow us to take the pressures off by eliminating multiple trips to the market.  The Baranoff Cyber-Monday special offers 25% off and is available the 24^th, 25^th, and 26^th this month.  This year’s deep discount begins at 6am Eastern Standard Time Saturday and runs till midnight Pacific Standard Time Monday. Your order ships within two days ready for use (or storage) in its vacuum packed pouch. The pouch comes in a customizable light pine box for durability and aesthetic appeal.  The sale starts soon so bookmark and return next weekend! Standby for other holiday savings, coming right after Thanksgiving!

To prepare for being inside more often this season, lots of people get reacquainted with their culinary skills for family and friends.  Here at FairhavenBaySeafoods an extensive recipe page can be found offering ideas in how to cook with smoked salmon.  But here's an all new one from Parade magazine.

Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and lemon cream
(Parade March 2008)

• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon

Mix sour cream, fresh lemon juice, finely grated lemon peel, and chopped fresh thyme in small bowl. Season the lemon cream to taste with salt and pepper.

Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced green onion and sauté 1 minute. Add eggs; cook until almost set, stirring often, about 1 minute. Divide scrambled eggs between plates. Top scrambled eggs with thinly sliced smoked salmon; drizzle with lemon cream and serve.

Fairhaven Bay Seafoods originated in the historical Fairhaven district in Bellingham Washington. We offer you the best in Northwestern style, hot alder smoked salmon. Our succulent fillets are packaged in a rustic pine box that can be personalized with your company logo. Order directly online and we'll ship to your door.

Cyber Monday is a great way to save money on purchases! We're offering a deep discount on The Baranoff for 3 days only, November 24, 25 and 26. And because the holiday season is fast approaching, it's a good thing to be prepared for unexpected company.

Shopping early also allows you to concentrate on other more pressing demands. This fantastic online sale satisfies the thriftiness in all of us. Salmon served chilled with white wine can get your holidays started with style!

 Omega 3 fatty acids that are not produced in the human body can be found in concentrations in salmon.  This oil is extremely good for us and offsets the Omega 6 oils that can be destructive within the body.  Omega 6 oils are found more easily but need to counterbalanced to prevent our bodies from becoming inflamed and a more suitable host for rampant ailments plaguing our society.  Most of the westerns diets are deficient in this Omega 3 oil and reports are finding that is far more important than anyone first thought.  Smoked salmon is not only delicious and versatile but a holistic approach to fending off diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.  FairhavenBaySeafoods ships vacuum packed goodness to your door.  These ounces of goodness are worth pounds of cure.

 Are you wanting to put the sugar aside this Valentine's day?  If you are wanting something special to give but don't want it to be candy, our smoked salmon is a very nice alternative.  Consider this year's "Sweetheart Package" for your significant other.  Smoked salmon is better nutritionally and still delivers as a thoughtful gift for your special someone.  If you are handing over a package this one can be casual or candle lit and can be ordered easily online.  Look for us on Amazon!

 With just a few days left before the Superbowl any planning left can add unneeded complication to your day.  Make it easy with ordering online.  Our smoked salmon can be delivered to your door alleviating any trips to the store- and it is the best choice for healthy snacks during the game that is not full of starch or grease.  Your crowd will be pleased.  The taste of the Northwest can be made easy with FairhavenBaySeafoods.com

Super Bowl XVLI is two weeks away and whether you’re throwing a party or just attending a person needs to be prepared with the right supplies.  The crowd will be roaring along with the appetites of your company and satisfying or being satisfied is never easier with the help of Fairhaven Bay Seafoods.  If hosting a championship game party be sure you’re stocked with the right grocery.  Canned salmon makes for an easy spread for roll ups or dips and fillets work as finger food or on salad.  Stay health conscience and trim when celebrating using smoked sockeye salmon to fill the void!  Sales are on now so order today to be in time for game day.

Dress out your Christmas goose or rib roast this year with a white linen spread from Fairhaven Bay Seafoods.  Some favorite northwest accompaniments during formal or casual gatherings can be crumbled smoked pacific sockeye, antipasto, artisan breads and cheeses with award winning wines or martinis.  Simple, delectable and just the very best of all will surely impress.  Show you know what the better selection is by ordering your smoked salmon today.  There are different kinds to choose from but all have the precision of hot smoked alder curing crafted from my family to yours.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

 For your dinner party this New Year's eve consider a holiday gift pack.  Everyone knows there are times to go all out and New Years is one of them.  Get the finest that the northwest has to offer.  The smokey satisfaction your guests will get with this versatile choice will compliment your festive time.  Wild sockeye from the Pacific ocean is a rival to unhealthy red meat every time and supports an important industry.  Cheers!

 Here's a great little recipe from Nigella Lawson at Food Network.com

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup full fat milk
• 2 spring onions/scallions finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup smash/potato flakes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
•  About 10 ounces (300g) smoked salmon
• Small bunch dill or packet

Directions

In a batter jug, whisk the eggs, milk, finely sliced spring onions/scallions and olive oil together.

Stir in the smash/potato flakes, flour and baking powder and then finally the lemon juice.

Heat a flat griddle, and drop tablespoon sized dollops of the mixture onto the hot griddle.

Cook for about 30 seconds a side or until golden brown and firm enough at the sides to flip.

Once you have made the pancakes, and they've cooled a little, tear off tiny strips of smoked salmon and arrange the small slices on each pancake.

Decorate each salmon topped pancake with a tiny feather of dill.

This spread is perfect brunch fare on black bread or bagels. Or hollow out a thin loaf of French bread, fill it with the mixture, and slice it for an hors d’oeuvre.

Yield: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• ¼ cup heavy or whipping cream
• 1 scallion (green onion, white part and 3 inches green), thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Dash Tabasco sauce
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, gently shredded
• 2 tablespoons red salmon caviar

Directions

Gently mix the cream cheese and cream in a mixing bowl. Stir in the scallion, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Gently fold in the smoked salmon and caviar until well combined, but do not overmix. The shreds of salmon and the caviar should remain whole.

From: http://recipes.aarp.org/recipes/smoked-salmon-spread

Smoked salmon is a great quick-and-easy for appetizers. It adds a touch of elegance to any table especially at holiday time.

Because of its subtle brining and rich flavor, you can blend our smoked salmon with cream cheese, herbs, or vegetables to make appetizers that range from dips to finger food.

One of our favorites is "Philadelphia rolls," which are a sushi roll made with smoked salmon and cream cheese.  Use a sushi roller.  Lay out a sheet of Nori seaweed, cover with cooled, sticky white rice.  Lay in a slice of cream cheese and some smoked salmon and roll tightly.  If needed, add a green onion in the center before rolling.  Slice and serve.

Our smoked salmon also mixes well with creme fraiche, roasted red peppers, and spinach to serve on brioche or crostini. You can also cut frittata (made with smoked salmon and red onion) into small squares and serve as a finger food appetizer with toothpicks.

Here’s another idea:  Slice a cucumber, cover with crumbled smoked salmon, top with a chive or two and a wedge of cherry tomato. Or, use thin slices of bread topped with shredded smoked salmon, drizzled with olive oil and topped with zest of a lemon...

Finally, you can tuck a small bit of smoked salmon and cream cheese into a Pillsbury biscuit dough round which has been flattened.  Fold over like a turnover and bake.

Adapted from a delicious recipe from Culinary Thymes. You will need a 6 inch cake or spring form pan for this yummy party appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 oz. smoked salmon, chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (2 oz.) jar black lumpfish caviar, drained
• 1 bunch chives, chopped

1. Line a 6 inch cake or spring form pan with plastic wrap, letting some hang over the sides.
2. In a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper and beat until combined.
3. Layer cheese mixture and drained smoked salmon in the cake pan, ending with a layer of cheese mixture.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove the plastic wrap from the top of the pan.  If using a cake pan, invert the cheese/salmon layers onto a serving platter. If using a spring form pan, release the side panels of the pan to release.
5. Remove the plastic and spread the sour cream over the top with a spatula. Spoon the caviar onto the top, carefully spreading it all over. Top with the chopped chives.  Serve with toast points. Prep Time: 30 min. Serves: 6-8 

In Celtic mythology the salmon is associated with wisdom.  Welsh mythology looks to the salmon as the wisest of all creatures.  Glasgow, Scotland features a salmon on the city’s coat of arms.  According to one Northwest Native Indian legend, salmon were actually human beings with superhuman abilities and eternal lives. 

When you know about the salmon’s incredible life journey, one that takes them from raging rivers to the mighty ocean and back again, it makes sense that our ancestors honored them.

That’s why sustainable fishing has been an important part of my own heritage. And it’s why the smoked salmon that you buy from Fairhaven Bay Seafoods is carefully selected, hand-filleted and treated with gratitude and respect every step of the way.

Here’s a little video about family tradition and the holiday season.  Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

http://fairhavenbayseafoods.myshopify.com/collections/wild-smoked-salmon-holiday-gift

Happy holidays to you!
John