Cod and I got pretty personal on my recent trip to St. John’s. We kissed. We ate. Well actually I ate him. (sorry Cod- but if it’s any consolation you were delish)
Being “screeched in” is a tradition in Newfoundland that supposedly makes you an official honourary Newfoundlander. You kiss a Cod, down a shot of screech (a strong dark rum) and shizzam! You’re in. No joke. I have a certificate to prove it.
Lucky for me on this fun filled trip I wasn’t just in with any old locals, I was in with Flynn.
Flynn and her fiancée John, showed us everything there was to enjoy about St. John’s and more. My liver is still in recovery, but it was well worth every beer. From George Street to a small town wedding, to the cabins at the Splash and Putt and back, it was a quite a whirlwind trip and I can’t wait to go again.
Maybe it was the clean air…….
Or the breathtaking views…….
Or quite possibly the incredible halibut I devoured with my Newfoundfriends at the best restaurant in St. John’s- Blue.
I have to be honest, I wasn’t expecting haute cuisine. But to my surprise and delight the poached halibut with white beans, arugula, truffle oil and lemon was melt in your mouth grab every last morsel of bread to sop up the sauce consider licking the bowl in a public place kind of good. In other words, I really, really loved it.
Unfortunately that meant that for rest of the night instead of enjoying the wine, the beer and the bar hopping to meet other fun loving friends, I was completely wrapped up inside my own head, trying to recreate the recipe for that unforgettable fish. Crooked as a dogs hind leg, my loves. I know. But at least now I have more than just Newfoundland phrases to share with you. I also have a great recipe to boot.
Poached Halibut with White Beans, Arugula & Truffle Oil
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