FISHPHONE

If only eating green were as simple as going to a farmers market, and picking out some organically produced foods, and using that re-usable shopping tote (I have 6) at the grocery store. Something that most folks never think about up until recently is eating locally. It isn’t always possible to do this, especially in the colder months. The fish for example that we eat should be as local as you can get. Granted not everyone will like to eat smelt (pronounced Shmelt) in the dead of Winter, but I like them. Pan friend with salt and pepper and a little corn meal. Oh my mouth is watering now.

Try this handy and fun way of deciding on what fish to buy:

When you’re at the fish counter trying to decide what to buy for dinner, use your cell phone to text seafood conservation group Blue Ocean Institute’s Fishphone sevice. Text 30644 and enter FISH, followed by the name of the fish you want to buy. You’ll receive a text telling you if the variety is good for you and the world.