Thursday, August 27, 2009

This Weekend's Catch for 8/28/09 - 8/30/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/28/09 - 8/30/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESHWILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED


Shrimp
HEAD-ON SHRIMP ARE BACK THIS WEEKEND! (in addition to the shrimp without heads!)
  1. 10/15 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  2. 16-20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  3. 31-35 ct.  Tails (North Carolina) 
  4. U/10 ct. Head-On (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  5. 16/20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 
  •  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound. 
  •  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 
  • We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 
Fish
  1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)  
  2. Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina) 
  3. Mahi-Mahi (North Carolina)  
  4. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina) 
  • All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 
Scallops 
  1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 
  • "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 
Crabmeat 
  1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
  • All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
  • All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 
  1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 
  • The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)
Oysters
  • Select Oysters in the pint jar   from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina

SPECIAL - LIVE LOBSTERS - FRIDAY ONLY! 
  1. On Friday ONLY, we have live lobsters (approx. 1 1/2 lbs. apiece) from Maine!) 
  • If you are interested in the lobster, it's best to call (304-728-0930) and RESERVE ONE (or two or three!)  because they go quickly!                 

  • Produce
  1. Sunflower Bunches 
  2. Apples 
  3. Green Beans
  4. Heirloom Tomatoes 
  5. Sun Sugar Tomatoes

All produce comes from Hidden Creek Apiary in Hillsboro, VA


See you all tomorrow! (PS - I don't think there should be any road work between the bridges tomorrow!) 

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Rain, Rain, Go Away...(a little update)

Well, we've had a bit of a washout here at Jumbo Seafood this weekend!

 Yesterday (Friday) we packed up early (and not a moment too soon!) before the big storm hit. Sorry if you missed us! We usually stay open until around 7pm each evening (except for Sundays), but we had heard rumors of 60 mph winds and golf ball sized hail - needless to say, we got the heck outta dodge! 
Today (Saturday) was better, though we weren't anticipating a full day of fairly steady rain. Despite the less-than-stellar weather, sales were successful! Here's an update on our inventory: 

  • THE ONLY FISH THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE TOMORROW IS SALMON, AND THERE'S ONLY A LITTLE BIT LEFT! If you're reading this and you'd like some salmon for tomorrow, it's best that you CALL (304-728-0930) or get to the stand as close to 10am as possible! 
  • D'oh! I forgot to mention that we DO have SELECT OYSTERS (North Carolina) in the pint jar this weekend!
  • We're RUNNING LOW on Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, but we still have a decent stock of Lump Crabmeat available! 
  • We also have a decent stock of scallops and soft-shells -  and an abundance of shrimp!
  • Amish Heirloom tomatoes are here! If you've never tried this type of tomato, you really should! It has very low acid and a thin skin, making it perfect to slice and eat on the spot, and they're especially good when marinated or served with fresh mozzarella and basil (Caprese salad is one of my most favorite things, if you couldn't tell!) 
Anywho, I hope this update helps you decide what you're going to fix for Sunday dinner! : ) 

PS - Did anyone else see the beautiful rainbow yesterday? Here are a couple pictures I took. Sorry for the poor quality - they were snapped with the camera on my phone! 


Thursday, August 20, 2009

This Weekend's Catch for 8/21/09 - 8/23/09


Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/21/09 - 8/23/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESHWILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED


Shrimp
 
  1. 16-20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  2. 26-30 ct.  Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY HEAD-ON SHRIMP
 AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND

  •  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound. 
  •  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 
  • We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 
Fish
  1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)  
  2. Yellowfin Tuna (Massachusetts) 
  3. Red Snapper Fillets (South Carolina)  
  4. Halibut (Alaska) 
  • All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 
Scallops 
  1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 
  • "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 
Crabmeat 
  1. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
  2. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
  • All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
  • All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 
  1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 
  • The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)
Produce

 This weekend we have  a variety of fresh fruit and veggies, including: 
  • blackberries
  • Red Heart plums 
  • Amish heirloom tomatoes
  • Shiitake mushrooms 
  • beautiful bunches of sunflowers
All of our produce is local, coming from HIDDEN CREEK APIARY in Hillsboro, VA. This farm is owned and operated by Les' parents. Please visit them! They currently have more tomatoes than they can handle! 

They're open Wednesday through Monday  & their address is 37359 Charlestown Pike, Pucellville VA, just past Hillsboro Elementary School on the right hand side of the road! (You'll see their cute little wooden sign that says "Hidden Creek Apiary") 

They also carry fresh honey & flowers, seasonal produce (in the Fall, for instance, they have gourds, neck pumpkins, and a wide variety of apples) and beeswax candles (tapers and decorative moulds)

And there you have it! See you tomorrow, and remember - if you want fish, come as early as possible or CALL US at (304) 728-0930! Thanks! 

Sunday, August 16, 2009

A Little Update...

Good Morning, Everyone! 
I wanted to give you a quick update as to what we have left for this hot & sticky Sunday. 

We are SOLD OUT of all fish! Sorry! Unfortunately, we didn't have to much to begin with on Friday, and it went as quickly as usual. 

As of right now (8/16/09, 11 am), we still have - 
  • shrimp in 3 sizes/prices
  • scallops
  • lump crabmeat 
  • soft shell crabs
  • beautiful produce and sunflowers from Hidden Creek Apiary (Les' family's farm)
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My recommendations for today are the tomatoes (served with some fresh mozzarella & basil) and the crabmeat (can't beat crabcakes for Sunday dinner!) 

Hope to see you! 

Thursday, August 13, 2009

This Weekend's Catch for 8/14/09 - 8/16/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/14/09 - 8/16/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESHWILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED


Shrimp
 
  1. 10/15 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  2. 16/20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  3. 31-35 ct.  Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  4. 21/25 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 
  •  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 21-25 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 21 - 25 shrimp in a single pound. 
  •  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 
  • We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 
Fish
  1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)  
  2. Smoked Salmon Sides (Maine)
  3. Catfish (North Carolina)  
  4. Grouper (North Carolina - Grouper season is over in Florida, but we were able to get some off of the North Carolina coast. We only have about 30 lbs. and it goes fast! It's delicious!)  
  • All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 
Scallops 
  1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 
  • "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 
Crabmeat 
  1. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
  • All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
  • All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 
  1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 
  • The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)
Produce

1. This weekend we have  a plethora of fresh fruit and veggies from Les' parent's farm - Hidden Creek Apiary in Hillsboro, Va. This includes: 
  • blackberries
  • Red Heart plums 
  • Amish heirloom tomatoes
  • Shiitake mushrooms 
  • beautiful bunches of sunflowers
And there you have it! See you tomorrow, and remember - if you want fish, come as early as possible or CALL US at (304) 728-0930! Thanks! 

Thursday, August 6, 2009

This Weekend's Catch for 8/7/09 - 8/9/09

First, let me just say that I apologize for the delay in listing this weekend's catch! I went to a cookout and ended up staying for longer than I had anticipated, and I wasn't able to write this post from my iPhone. So sorry!! 

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/7/09 - 8/9/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESHWILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED

Shrimp
 
  1. 10/15 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  2. 16/20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  3. 31-35 ct.  Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
  4. 21/25 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 
  •  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 21-25 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 21 - 25 shrimp in a single pound. 
  •  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 
  • We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 
Fish
  1. Icelandic Salmon 
  2. Halibut Fillets (Alaska) 
  3. Swordfish (North Carolina)  
  4. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)
  5. Cod (Massachusetts) 
  • All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 
Scallops 
  1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 
  • "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 
Crabmeat 
  1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
  2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
  • All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
  • All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 
Oysters
  1. Select Oysters in the Pint Jar (Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina) 
Soft Shell Crabs 
  1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 
  • The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Hard Shell Crabs 
  1. This weekend we have a LIMITED SUPPLY of steamed hard shell crabs for sale ON SATURDAY. We're selling them by the dozen or the half dozen and they're beautiful JUMBO MALES out of North Carolina and Louisiana.  
And there you have it! See you tomorrow, and remember - if you want fish, come as early as possible or CALL US at (304) 728-0930! Thanks!