1/31/12 SPLAKE FOR DINNER, AND VOTING FOR THE CANDIDATE WHO DOES HIS OWN TAXES

WINTER DAWN

SPLAKE; SPOTTED LIKE A LAKE TROUT...

...FLESH LIKE A SALMON

Tuesday, 8:30 AM.  30 degrees, wind WSW, calm.  The sky is mostly overcast but clearing as a winter sun struggles through clouds.  The barometer predicts snow.
        Neighbor Jon went fishing far out on the inter island ice yesterday, which he said was a bit iffy.  He had a good day, and dropped off a beautiful 1lb.  splake fillet, enough for a wonderful  fresh fish dinner for two. 
        Splake is a hybrid between lake trout and salmon, and is one of the most beautiful and flavorful of our game fish.  Its skin is spotted like a lake trout and the flesh is red-pink like salmon.  It will be broiled in lightly salted water and white wine, along with lemon and onion slices. Brought to a boil, the fish is done in a New York minute (it should not be over cooked). Serve it with boiled parsley buttered potatoes, broccoli, fresh French bread, and a decent bottle of white wine, and there is nothing finer.
       Tonight’s entertainment will be watching the Republican primary returns from Florida.  I am fairly disgusted with the negative campaigning, and am glad not to have to hear it blatantly and constantly as the unfortunate folks in Florida do.  I hope Rick Santorum can hang in there with a decent showing, as I am beginning to think he is the most sincere of all the remaining candidates.  At this point in time I am about ready to vote for Santorum, the lone candidate who actually does his own taxes.