faithcecelia Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Bit of an odd one but advice would be welcome. I went veggie at age 9, so 22yrs ago. I was vegan for a few years but gave that up to enter Carmel, however I was allowed to continue to abstain from fish. As I (God willing) approach re-entry I have decided to eat fish this time. Due to some serious food allergies, and a dairy intolerance diagnosed since I left, the last thing I want is to come across as a fussy eater, because aside from 'needs' I'm not. However, the thought of fish turns my stomach - my decision to eat it is based on obedience not my morals changing and I do still feel uncomfortable with it. As I will be going for a live-in within a few weeks, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to break myself in to eating it again so I can get used to it rather than recoil in horror at a plate of pilchards!!!! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 If you can, start with something that isn't too fishy (lol). If you can find some, for me ahi tuna isn't too bad. Maybe salmon? I usually like those two more than generic white fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 [quote name='Basilisa Marie' timestamp='1309722203' post='2262719'] If you can, start with something that isn't too fishy (lol). If you can find some, for me ahi tuna isn't too bad. Maybe salmon? I usually like those two more than generic white fish. [/quote] Thank you! Salmon I could possibly manage as a start, do you mean tuna steaks? I considered a tin of tuna but once I opened it I couldn't face it at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1309722653' post='2262722'] Thank you! Salmon I could possibly manage as a start, do you mean tuna steaks? I considered a tin of tuna but once I opened it I couldn't face it at all! [/quote] Yeah, like tuna steaks. I love them, but I can't stomach the tinned stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 [quote name='Basilisa Marie' timestamp='1309723160' post='2262728'] Yeah, like tuna steaks. I love them, but I can't stomach the tinned stuff. [/quote] Hmmmm, maybe I will start with fish fingers, lol!! If I buy the cheap ones they are more potato than fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysophylax Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 NO NO NO! Packaged fish is not the way to learn to like fish. What you need is to grab a buddy who knows how to fish, and another who knows how to clean a fish. Get a deep frier (or hot pan with oil), and milk, egg, bread crumbs and lemon pepper. If you soak your fresh fish fillets in milk, it wont taste so fishy. and When you deep fry it after breading it (with egg first, then roll in the bread crumbs and lemon pepper) It will turn nice and golden. THEN EAT IT!!!!!! It is so good this way! You will find you suddenly like fish, and even if other fish is not served this way, you will be able to eat it because you remember the great taste of this fish with fondness. SERIOUSLY, this is the best way to eat fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) I hated fish as a kid but my mom would always cook it. Sometimes I was forced to eat it and couldn't stomach the stuff very well. Fish sticks, in my opinion, are absolutely disgusting. They are not good at all. A few years ago, my mom started buying pre-packaged salmon fillets at the grocery store and would cook them on the George Foreman grill with salmon seasoning. I learned to love fish through eating it because it is delicious and very healthy fish. It's really good when it's cooked in olive oil which I have done a few times when I didn't want to worry about cleaning the grill. It's very moist and flaky. I also think that Orange Roughy is very good as is Mahi Mahi. Both of them have good flavor and are not "fishy" tasting. Tilapia is good and is very mild. I have also come to love Rainbow Trout. You might want to try either salmon or Mahi Mahi first. They are good, fatty fish. Also, if you try salmon or any other fish, make sure you do not buy the farmed kind. They are not healthy. Wild Alaskan Salmon is the best. Edited July 6, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thing is, I will need to learn to like thinks like pilchards and herrings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1309913097' post='2263414'] Thing is, I will need to learn to like thinks like pilchards and herrings! [/quote] I have never tried either. I have tried pollock, though, when I decided to make fish and chips for Lent. The batter was pretty nasty (pre-packaged) but the fish was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Oh, LOL, pilchards are sardines! I have tried them before. I used to like them as a kid, but I don't really care for them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 last Christmas, an elderly lady at my parish handed me a frozen bag of fish her family caught and wished me a Merry Christmas. This bag-o-fish was my Christmas gift. I'm not much of a fish eater, so i figured I'd give it to my cat... trouble is, i forgot all about the bag-o-fish. I set it down in my room, and forgot about it all day. Next time i visited my room, i was greeting by the putrid smell of thawing fish and there was blood all over the floor ... i realize this story has nothing to do with the intent of this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1309913450' post='2263422'] i realize this story has nothing to do with the intent of this thread [/quote] Maybe not, but it did cheer me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1309913450' post='2263422'] last Christmas, an elderly lady at my parish handed me a frozen bag of fish her family caught and wished me a Merry Christmas. This bag-o-fish was my Christmas gift. I'm not much of a fish eater, so i figured I'd give it to my cat... trouble is, i forgot all about the bag-o-fish. I set it down in my room, and forgot about it all day. Next time i visited my room, i was greeting by the putrid smell of thawing fish and there was blood all over the floor ... i realize this story has nothing to do with the intent of this thread [/quote] [img]http://photocraftbook.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/1215840798_ae72229c1d1.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1309913450' post='2263422'] last Christmas, an elderly lady at my parish handed me a frozen bag of fish her family caught and wished me a Merry Christmas. This bag-o-fish was my Christmas gift. I'm not much of a fish eater, so i figured I'd give it to my cat... trouble is, i forgot all about the bag-o-fish. I set it down in my room, and forgot about it all day. Next time i visited my room, i was greeting by the putrid smell of thawing fish and there was blood all over the floor ... [/quote] quit wasting fish Edited July 6, 2011 by vee8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1309913696' post='2263426'] [img]http://photocraftbook.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/1215840798_ae72229c1d1.jpg[/img] [/quote] Ah CUTE!!!!!! I have a book of cat psalms somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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