Tip of the Day

Posted on April 8th, 2008 by Karen

Table of contents for National Ocean Week

Please don’t eat the soup!

Originally a delicacy of the Asian aristocracy, Shark Fin Soup today is an epidemic. The popularity of this dish has sored over the past decade in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. Millions of sharks are being captured, definned, and then dumped back into the ocean only to meet their demise slowly and painfully.

First of all, chefs claim that the fin itself has no taste and must be flavored with chicken, or ham broth, and a generous supply of salt. Second, why must we be so wasteful? Are we not advanced enough in today’s society to utilize the entire shark?

Read more about the shark fin epidemic and watch Rob Stewart’s documentary Shark Water

Always be adventurous and try new things but please be educated consumers and be aware of how the environment is being harmed for your dining pleasure.