In Suffolk, we’re blessed with some superb eateries and none more so than the delightful and ever-welcoming Lighthouse in Aldeburgh, which I have frequented consistently over the years since the owners established the business in the late 90’s . Now obviously, the breadth of menu extends to all palates and desires, but, as you would expect, I generally tend to gravitate towards… Read More Lunch at the Lighthouse

One of the events I most yearned for growing up by the coast was the occurrence of a very low spring tide. Low tides have always fascinated me and the opportunity to explore areas of the shoreline, seldom visible and accessible, filled me with huge and overpowering excitement. Albeit a brief window, the hour spent at… Read More Lobsters at Low Tide

Back in the 1970’s my parents took me on holiday to the fishing port of Brixham in South Devon. Here, during one of my numerous shoreline investigations, I happened onto some local fisherman loading up crabs for export to Spain. Although very familiar with the ubiquitous Brown or Edible crabs that inhabit our own East… Read More March of the Spiders

Welcome! My first post on what I hope to be, not only a hugely self-indulgent journey, but also (I would like to think) an informative and informal study of the colossal diversity of fish and shellfish that we reap from our shallow seas around the UK. From catch methods to procuring, preparation and the ultimate joy of consuming seafood that I have… Read More An Introduction