tips on identifying fresh fish: * fresh fish have plump, bright eyes. if the eyes are glazed or dull and sunken, the fish is not fresh. * if a fish is gutted, the blood along the backbone should be brightly coloured, if it's not the fish is not fresh. * a strong "fishy" odor is another indication that...
avoid overcooking. when cooked correctly, shrimp will retain a firm texture and turn pink and slightly opaque. some cooks use the spring test to ensure proper cooking times. this involves holding the shrimp upside down by the head and pulling the tail down. if cooked, the tail will spring back. if not...
readily visible. it plays a part in regulating the chemistry of our atmosphere and water supply. biodiversity is directly involved in water purification, recycling nutrients and providing fertile soils. experiments with controlled environments have shown that humans cannot easily build ecosystems to...