The Perfect Fishmas Gift!

How to buy and cook the UK's very own sustainable fish supply

By Austen Dack

If you are looking for a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one this Christmas then look no further.

Britain currently exports about 80% of our fish. We are stuck on eating mainly cod, prawns, salmon and tinned tuna. Yet there are dozens of other delicious British landed fish available to us which are lsustainable caught in British waters and landed in Britain wonderful to eat but currently largely overlooked. This new book sees chef and author (& legend) CJ Jackson of Billingsgate Seafood School working with world renowned photographer Steve Lee visiting the UK's top fishing harbours and seafood producers and showcasing the best of British in exciting seafood recipes, background facts and vibrant images. It aims to kickstart a revival in the nation buying and cooking its own sustainable fish, many forgotten or overlooked and now ready to be rediscovered.

CJ is author of the highly successful The Billingsgate Market cookbook and she runs the popular Billingsgate Seafood School. Steve Lee's photographs adorn multiple international magazines and advertisements, and many books. A timely cookery book when many are seeking to support sustainable British seafood by buying responsibly.

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As a chef, teacher, author, and advocate for women, CJ Jackson has spent more than 35 years shaping how seafood is taught and enjoyed in the UK. Formerly Vice Principal at Leiths and a tutor at Le Cordon Bleu, she went on to lead the Billingsgate Seafood School. CJ is also a published author of numerous other cookbooks and a familiar face in food media, with regular television appearances including cookery slots on Sunday Brunch, alongside contributions to events and press features. She is a regular speaker on seafood, sustainability, and cookery, helping to bring expert knowledge to wider audiences.A strong supporter of greater inclusion of women in seafood and culinary industries, CJ shares her passion through hands-on courses that make fish and shellfish accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring for everyone.

I was lucky enough to join CJ on one of her classes a few years back. After a full early morning market tour she let us loose with the knives! We had a brilliant 3 hour lesson on knife skills with several different species. After filleting and butterflying we then had a wonderful taste testing session of our prepared fish. This book will help us all understand more some of the incredible jewels we have available to prepare and cook for ourselves and customers.

For further details and to purchase a book please visit https://merlinunwin.co.uk/