Lazy Mendo Weekend

A few weeks ago, Finn has to wear a cone because he had a couple of hotspots that he wouldn't leave alone. To chear him up we decided a mellow drive up the coast was in order.





Stopped by Anderson Valley Brewing on the way up to partake in a little cornhole and jenga






Made camp along side the Albion River






Still miserable






The next morning we woke up to glass like conditions, a rare treat on the Mendo coast




While I paddled off to find a few fish, Finn was granted temporary reprieve and all sorts of shenanigans ensued





Games like "bury the ball" and lose it





Finn, in his element and living up to his namesake





I met up with Robert and Adam later that morning where they found me wallowing around in 10 feet of water because I had left my anchor line at home and was only able to find but a single strand of bull kelp in the shallows to tie up to.

Luckily they let me tag along and Adam shared his anchor with me.





I had to end the day early, but got a chance to explore some new waters and bring home some nice fish.





Took a nice scallop as well which Finn would not stop sniffing





"Which one should we eat first Finn?"






Of course Finn chooses the red fish





When steaming Chinese style rockfish, I usually keep the fish whole, but with larger thicker fleshed rockfish, I'll fillet, but still keep the bones and skin attached





My least favorite part of preparing whole fish is the scaling. Usually after a good scaling session, scales are sticking on the kitchen counters, walls, clothes, etc.





Ginger and scallions are finely julienned





A nice scallop appetizer is enjoyed





I've started zapping my fish in the microwave after watching Kimi Werner do it on a cooking show. 3 minutes in the microwave, followed by a drizzling of hot oil and soy.

A simple steamed (zapped) fish accompanied by a bowl of fragrant jasmine rice is easily one of my favorite rewards after a good day on the water






It was at this point that a large black nose appeared and drifted closer and closer to my fish





I picked off a little morsel, deboned it, and held it out, but Finn looked at the piece of fish between my bare fingers with disdain






I think my dog thinks he is Chinese. He only eats from chopsticks





Finn the Chinese dog. Lol

Epic trip, story, and pictures.

Thanks for sharing.

Awsome store and pictures.   

Thank you.

What amazing picture clarity and lighting on the beach, the dog and the food, Nelson - how'd you do that?

Fantastic pictorial report!   

What amazing picture clarity and lighting on the beach, the dog and the food, Nelson - how'd you do that?

Thanks!

Believe it or not, all of these pictures were taken with just our cell phones (Iphone 4 and 5).....well, with a little help from Instagram and Apple IOS's built in image editing functions.

I usually play around with brightness, contrast, saturation, etc...

Awesome report! 

Great report, pictures, and cooking tips to boot!

Inspirational.
 

love it.

Haha,what a great dog

Wow great story & pics!!!
Whata weekend!!!
Thank you for sharing!

I am hungry after seeing those plates. Nice presentation. And great pics too!

Looked like a great dive trip, Nelson! That very nice steamed vermilion dish, oh man, I am hungry. 

+1 what everyone else said. Absolutely  AWESOME post and pics! I just ate dinner, but was hunger after seeing the pic's of that red