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Chef Advocate Highlight: Jim Smith

CHEF JIM SMITH THE HUMMINGBIRD WAY Jim Smith is the former Executive Chef of the State of Alabama and Chairman of the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission. As the state chef, he placed an emphasis on using the best local ingredients and has made strides to encourage the support of local farmers and Alabama fishers. He...

ASPA Member Feature: Smith & Sons Seafood

Since 1955, Smith & Sons Seafood in Darien, Georgia, has operated as a successful processor gleaning from abundant shrimp harvests pulled from South Atlantic waters. Walter “Big John” Smith Jr., vice president, is the youngest of the sons and is now at the helm of the company that was started by his father, Walter “WM”...

Treat Yourself With This Savory Shrimp Acadian!

This recipe was from Dorothy Noriea, a finalist in the NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune “Win Your Weight in Shrimp Contest presented by Rouses Markets” cook-off held on June 23, 2018, in New Orleans, LA. SHRIMP ACADIAN INGREDIENTS 1...

It’s a Toss-Up! The Best Shrimp and Salad Pairings

As the new year rolls around, more people are following through on New Year’s Resolutions to eat healthier. Thus, we’d like to assist those looking to improve their health without sacrificing flavor with some of our favorite recipes for shrimp salad! The USDA Dietary Guidelines Committee recommends two cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables. A...

Chef Advocate Highlight: Tory Miller

TORY MILLER DEJA FOOD RESTAURANT GROUP On any given Saturday at the Dane County Farmers’ Market held in Capitol Square — the heart of Madison, Wisconsin — it’s common to see Tory Miller in his chef whites. A wagon brimming with produce tailing behind him, Miller greets the hundreds of farmers, ranchers, cheesemakers, and artisans...

ASPA Member Feature: David Chauvin’s Seafood Company

David and Kim Chauvin are big visionaries. They currently own three businesses in Dulac, Louisiana: David Chauvin’s Seafood Company, a fuel/ice dock, supply house, and retail location; Bluewater, an IQF processing plant; and Mariah Jade, a dock and specialty processing plant for hand-peeled shrimp. The core of their success is a longstanding foundation of faith...