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    About Me

    Welcome to my food blog! I'm Suzy, the gal behind The Perfect Tide.

    seafood blogger in the pacific northwest

    I created this site to capture my original recipes that had gained popularity in our coastal town. It quickly became way more than that, and it's now it's a hub of capturing our entire life on the coast - from comprehensive guides on catching and processing seafood, to cooking it in delicious ways (guides like how to cook live crab, clean crab, and of course all about razor clamming).

    My recipes are a blend of original and traditional Mediterranean recipes and all the seafood recipes that I whip up for my family. Of course, I tend to make more Mediterranean-inspired Seafood recipes naturally...because..yuum! It's the perfect combination of marrying my Mediterranean roots with my growing coastal lifestyle, sprinkled with a little Japanese from my husband's family.

    What's life like on the coast?

    Here on the coast, we enjoy everything from fishing, clamming, crabbing, ocean-front picnics, daily drives on the beach, and cooking fresh seafood dishes following our catch of the day!

    It didn't take us long to realize how much we loved fresh seafood because it stands behind everything we know and love about feeding our hungry family - Knowing exactly where are food comes from, gathering the freshest ingredients, and cooking it all with so much JOY and LOVE for my family, our friends, and our community.

    "It's the ultimate Mediterranean way of living."

    CATCH ME ON LIVE TV

    Check out some of my Afternoon Live segments, and other TV features. I absolutely love featuring my most popular recipes!

    • Feature on Seattle's King 5 Evening at The 2024 Razor Clam Festival
    • My 5 Minute Baklava Recipe (below):
    • Air Frying Frozen Fish on Afternoon Live KATU Portland
    • Crab Pizza on Afternoon Live KATU Portland
    • Razor Clam Ceviche (video below):

    MY STORY

    pouring a pot of seafood boil

    I was born and raised in Lebanon and have a strong Lebanese / Mediterranean upbringing. It was such a gift to be raised around some of the world’s best food.

    A Mediterranean diet is a staple in my home now and it’s how I naturally cook most of my dishes. Focusing on fresh ingredients, herbs, citrus, depth of flavor, all the olive oil in the world, and a sprinkle of crunch when possible. My family’s Lebanese dishes, like samke harra (spicy tahini fish) and our baklava tell a thousand tales!

    Aside from my blog, I'm a wife, and a mom to four kiddos - one with various special needs. We are loving our life on the Pacific Coast, where we landed after leaving our big city house behind. We thought we were moving here on a temporary basis. Little did we know, we were going to absolutely fall in love with everything about living near the ocean.

    OUR FOOD DIARY

    I'm tying everything I know about my Mediterranean culture, my husband's Japanese cuisine influence, and our current life on the coast through homemade meals for my entire family to enjoy and bringing you along on our journey.

    What's one thing the Mediterranean, Japanese and Pacific coast cuisine have in common? You guessed it, SEAFOOD. Hence my Seafood blog!

    seafood boil for a crowd across the table

    SUZY'S FAVORITE RECIPES

    seafood blogger in the pacific northwest

    Shh, don't tell anyone that I have favorites.... but I do!

    Every recipe I make has been tried and tested multiple times. My family can attest to that! I typically have my family and friends try variations of the same dish to make sure it comes out perfect enough to share. I stand by making delicious, fresh, easy to replicate recipes!

    Sometimes, one hits the spot. You know, the one you want to eat daily. That's this Mediterranean-Baked Black Cod. Black cod is at the very top of my favorite fish to eat. You'll have to read that recipe to learn why. Otherwise, it's for sure a crab melt that I would go with for a healthy lunch I could eat daily.

    For a quick and healthy dinner, I ALWAYS count on my frozen fish fillets in air fryer recipe!

    For an appetizer, this Tuna Ceviche is unlike any other you've had! For a crispy bite and a true taste of the Pacific Coast, try my Crab Cakes!

    My favorite one-pot wonder that always please the crowd and create lasting memories, are Seafood Boil and Cajun Crab Boil.

    There are drinks that I like, and some that I can't get enough of. In the summer, I have to alternate between our Pacific coast grown Fresh Elderberry Margarita, and this Blueberry Lemon Drop. In the colder months, or when I want a dessert drink I run for this Creamy Espresso Martini - yum!

    POPULAR RECIPES

    • Cajun Dungeness Crab Boil
    • cooked crab in a pot crab legs crab sections and whole crab cooked
      The Easiest Way to Cook Crab
    • crab omelette with crab legs and veggies on white plate
      BEST Crab Omelette
    • seafood boil recipe with butter sauce on the table
      Seafood Boil
    • lebanese garlic sauce toum in a olive oil bowl
      Toum - Lebanese Garlic Sauce
    • tabouli salad in glass bowl with parsley bulgur tomatoes mint onion lemon
      Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh)

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    seafood blogger in the pacific northwest

    Hi, I'm Suzy! Welcome to my Pacific Coast kitchen!

    Here you will find authentic Mediterranean recipes and a variety of fresh seafood recipes that are easy to achieve, feature fresh ingredients, and are packed with flavor! Growing up on the Mediterranean I cherish our current catch-and-cook lifestyle, and my seafood recipes are tested, perfected, and easy to re-create! Subscribe to get them via email, and in the meantime you can Shop My Kitchen!

    More About Me

    Popular

    • crab melts on english muffins with tomato and cheese
      Crab Melt on English Muffins
    • fish fillet cooked in air fryer with roasted air fries carrots and parsnips
      Easy Air Fryer Frozen Fish
    • Mediterranean Pickled Beet Salad
    • cooked crab in a pot crab legs crab sections and whole crab cooked
      The Easiest Way to Cook Crab

    Seasonal

    • salmon crudo with chimichurri
      Salmon Crudo
    • crab omelette with crab legs and veggies on white plate
      BEST Crab Omelette
    • creamy espresso martini
      Creamy Espresso Martini (3 ingredients!)
    • oysters cooked in air fryer with vinaigrette topping and garnished with parsley
      Air Fryer Oysters (Opening Oysters The Easiest Way)
    seafood blogger in the pacific northwest

    Hi, I'm Suzy! Welcome to my Pacific Coast kitchen!

    Here you will find authentic Mediterranean recipes and a variety of fresh seafood recipes that are easy to achieve, feature fresh ingredients, and are packed with flavor! Growing up on the Mediterranean I cherish our current catch-and-cook lifestyle, and my seafood recipes are tested, perfected, and easy to re-create! Subscribe to get them via email, and in the meantime you can Shop My Kitchen!

    More About Me

    Popular

    • crab melts on english muffins with tomato and cheese
      Crab Melt on English Muffins
    • fish fillet cooked in air fryer with roasted air fries carrots and parsnips
      Easy Air Fryer Frozen Fish
    • Mediterranean Pickled Beet Salad
    • cooked crab in a pot crab legs crab sections and whole crab cooked
      The Easiest Way to Cook Crab

    Seasonal

    • salmon crudo with chimichurri
      Salmon Crudo
    • crab omelette with crab legs and veggies on white plate
      BEST Crab Omelette
    • creamy espresso martini
      Creamy Espresso Martini (3 ingredients!)
    • oysters cooked in air fryer with vinaigrette topping and garnished with parsley
      Air Fryer Oysters (Opening Oysters The Easiest Way)

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