When I find myself standing in the kitchen with a beautiful piece of fresh fish, the first thing I do is pause and appreciate what I’m holding. Years on Cape Cod have taught me that cooking fish isn’t complicated. It’s a matter of respecting the catch and keeping the preparation straightforward and honest. Start With Fish That Truly Tells Its Story At Chatham Harvesters, our fishermen bring in seafood that almost writes its own recipe. When the fish is fresh, my guiding princ

SMOKED MACKEREL APPETIZERS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE As a Cape Cod daughter, I love smoked fish. Most folks gravitate towards smoked bluefish, but I prefer smoked mackerel. Its Cape Cod roots are as deep as mine. [ Read more about the coastal roots of mackerel after the recipes] My holidays always include a spread of local-caught seafood. Traditions like sweet bay scallops wrapped in bacon and rich, smoky mackerel that brings the taste of our waters right to the table. Whether

On a recent trip to the Gulf Shore for the Local Catch Network Summit, I had the honor of enjoying a Chef’s Dinner prepared by Chef Dana Honn alongside a remarkable group of fishers and seafood advocates. Chef Dana Honn, a New Orleans–based chef, restaurateur, and foodways champion, is known for his deep commitment to sustainability and the vibrant food cultures of the tropics and Gulf Coast. His culinary philosophy centers on ethically sourced seafood, bright coastal ingredi

One of our Harvester crew members, Courtney, the friendly face who carefully processes our landings, packing and freezing them within hours to preserve their freshness, recently shared a photo of a mackerel dish she made for her family. I immediately asked her to share the recipe, which we’re thrilled to feature here. Courtney just purchased her first fishing boat and is working toward her state license to fish for mackerel, a fitting milestone for someone so dedicated to our