As the thermometer outside continues to rise, the approach to cooking and meals should change with it. Living in a more tropical environment, I tend to migrate to lighter dishes with more robust flavors. Regardless of where you live, seasonal availability of produce, and fishes will alter what's on your plate. Granted, in our every growing global economy, produce from S America is offering what we would consider "out of season" fruits and vegetables. However, to me, there is no better enjoyment than eating something that was grown or caught nearby.

Not to get off subject, the increasing heat brought my attention to the little Weber grill that resides out my backdoor, and the standing supply of charcoal left from last years hurricane preparations.

So while at the market, I saw some nice, thick, Salmon filets, and knew exactly what would be for dinner. read more