Comments on: Screw You, Placopecten Magellanicus

By: Yvo

Yvo — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:32:03 +0000

gansie – Patagonian toothfish just doesn’t ring quite as nice, eh?

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Feed Us Back: Comments of the Week — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:19:08 +0000

[...] TVFF really brought out the scallop-haters out there in webland. Michael: I have to agree, but most especially with #5. Good sea scallops [...]

By: gansie

gansie — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:02:52 +0000

and apparently there’s no such thing as Chilean sea bass

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:46:25 +0000

Great post! I have to agree, but most especially with #5. Good sea scallops are good, but they have to be done just right, which happens about .00001% of the time.

Also, I heard once that scallop meat is often faked, using skate or monkfish meat. Anybody know if thats true?

By: Mrs. TVFF

Mrs. TVFF — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:15:24 +0000

I wouldn’t say they’re my litmus test, love. What I usually say is something like “it’s not worth getting scallops unless the restaurant is excellent.” When scallops are done well, they’re amazing, but if not, it’s sooo disappointing.

If you’re going to quote me…..

By: TVFF

TVFF — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:47:44 +0000

Jeb, I really appreciate the kind words, but I have serious questions about your taste and judgment.

And now you’ve pissed off gansie.

By: gansie

gansie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:30:29 +0000

jeb!

By: Jeb

Jeb — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:08:49 +0000

You are now my favorite blogger on endlesssimmer.

By: Alex Vanderlay

Alex Vanderlay — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:37:11 +0000

Half the problem you have here in terms of the flavour is that for some absurd reason chefs here seem obsessed with throwing away the roe which is the tastier part and essential for the full scallop experience.

By: Yvo

Yvo — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:12:17 +0000

Why not just go with “They don’t taste good” or “They’re flavorless, which is why people say they’re the perfect “canvas upon which to paint your masterpiece”? Also – another great canvas to paint a masterpiece – fresh snow. I’m just sayin’.