Salmon Month September 2010

Glossary of terms used on this site

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anadromous

Anadromous refers to a fish or fish species that spends portions of its life cycle in both fresh and salt waters, entering fresh water from the sea to spawn and includes the anadromous forms of pacific trouts and salmon of the genus Oncorhynchus (rainbow and cutthroat trout and chinook, coho, etc).

beer

We chose Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. beers because we knew they were dedicated to quality beverages AND because they produce those excellent brews using the most sustainable practices and technologies in the brewing industry. They are a true leader in refreshment and environmental stewardship and we're proud to have them as part of the SalmonAID family.

Crab Shack

Crab and wild salmon -- both are signature seafoods of the Bay Area. And both are cooked to perfection by this San Francisco's favorite. Repeatedly honored as one of the Bay Area's best restaurants, Nettie's is dedicated to protecting and restoring a productive San Francisco Bay estuary. Thank you, Nettie! (415 409 0300).

Fatted Calf

Fatted Calf Charcuterie produces a wide range of hand crafted products using organic and hormone free meats, superior seasonings and salts, organic herbs and produce. Sure, they are known for their savory meat products, but wait until you taste what they can do to a wild salmon!! (707 256-3684)

Fish.

FISH. Restaurant, located in Sausalito, CA (415 331 FISH), is an educational institution dedicated to promoting truly sustainable seafood choices that doubles as an OUTSTANDING place to buy and enjoy delectable seafood in a relaxed atmosphere.

Flea Street

Local, organic, seasonal, sustainable ... ultimately delicious! Flea Street Cafe owner, Jesse Cool is cool, and her "Simply Organic" cookbook is hot, one of NPR's "10 best cookbooks for summer". (650 854-1226)

Murray Circle

Owner of a Michelin Star and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (among other accolades), this Sausalito, CA restaurant will treat "Go Wild Gala" guests to tastes they won't soon forget! (415 339 4750)

Pacific salmon

Five species of salmon (Chinook, coho, sockeye, pink, and chum) and two species of ocean-going "trout" (steelhead and cutthroat) live in North American rivers and streams. These species are in a different genus from the Atlantic salmon and brown trout.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

It's simple: Sierra Nevada produces the finest beers available and are a brewing industry leader in sustainable production practices. Delicious...

Terra Savia

Some wineries pump alot of water out of neighboring salmon streams and flush agricultural chemicals back into those waterways - the results are devastating to developing salmon and other wildlife. Terra Savia, located in Hopland, CA, is different. They are committed to protecting our water resources and the wildlife surrounding their vineyards, setting a standard of excellence (in philosophy and taste) we hope others will follow. (707 744-1114).

wild

Wild salmon spawn in cold rivers and streams, migrate through estuaries (where freshwater meets the ocean), grow up in the ocean, and then return to their home streams to spawn and die. Farm raised salmon do not complete this life cycle -- salmon farms harm the environment and produce fish that are less healthful (and perhaps harmful) for you.

wine

We'll be serving the salmon-friendly wines of Terra Savia. Produced from grapes grown locally and in ways that respect the needs of the surrounding watershed, these wines demonstrate that truly fine wine is an experience in harmony. And wait till you taste that harmony... Wow!