About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Bay Scallops with Lemon and Dill




A San Francisco Bay recipe.

 Visit to San Francisco Aug 2011


Fabulous brunch in Berkeley with old and dear friends (from the left) and
old time human rights activists --
Julianne Traylor, me, Connie de la Vega, my son Andy Scoble and Rita Maran  


1½ pound Bay scallops
2 tablespoons unsalted margarine
⅔ cup dry Vermouth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
¼ cup chopped fresh dill (or  ½ teaspoon dried dill)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper


  • In a large skillet melt margarine over medium heat. 
  • Add scallops and stir until almost opaque (about 2 minutes). 
  • Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. 
  • Add vermouth, lemon juice and lemon peel to skillet and boil until reduced to a thick glaze. 
  • Add any juices exuded by the scallops and boil until reduced to glaze. 
  • Return scallops to skillet and stir until coated with sauce. 
  • Mix in dill and pepper. Serve immediately.






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