As the temperature outside increases, so does our desire to enjoy coastal pleasures. Sausalito in the San Francisco Bay Area offers such a nautical emersion. Enjoy a sailing vessel showcase while indulging in
maritime moments .
An afternoon in Sausalito satisfies the yearning for leisure, sport and dining pleasure. Art galleries, picturesque cafes and even the Muir Woods up the road expand this grand escape. Don’t be shy with the seafood specialties. Create an authentic sunset celebration by breaking sourdough bread and toasting to refreshingly simple seaside moments with a great Californian wine.

As a trained chef, I frequently find that cooks shy away from the simplicity of poaching fish. The popularity of grilling and frying can overpower and mask the natural flavors of sumptuous fish.

To enjoy the effortlessness of delicious poached fish, a stock pot with a stainless steel poaching tray is a culinary necessity.

I prefer to poach fish in chicken stock. Fill the space under the poaching tray with lemon slices, slices of bell pepper, fresh herbs, ¾ part chicken stock and ¼ part white wine. Fill the liquid to the edge of the poaching tray. Place the fish selection on the tray. I like to set a fresh sprig of rosemary on top of the fish. Cover and heat for about 20 minutes depending on the size and thickness of the fish. The fish should be flaky and cooked through.

The fish selection can be finished with choice of chopped herbs, beurre blanc sauce or a lemon butter sauce. Kelly McBride Loft