Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

The Holidays are here and stress-free Holiday cooking is always the ultimate objective. As a working chef Andrew has plenty of experience with cooking wisely for the Holidays for both demanding guests and discerning Family. Chef Andrew joins us with his continuing series of genuinely useful holiday cooking tips. For his finale before Christmas, Chef Andrew will explain the festive Italian-American – tradition of The Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve. Is there an order to the presentation of the fish on the table and should the progression go from mild to bolder flavors? Because it’s in season right now Chef Andrew suggests getting the succulent Pacific / California Spiny Lobster in the mix of seafood.

Check out Chef Andrew’s handy and practical cooking tips on Substack at “American Gravy.” There is a accessible free level as well as a premium option with a modest cost.

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