Salmon

On June 19, 2005, REO ARLEEN SHENK (nee Salmon), of Easton, MD and Sarasota, FL., beloved wife of George C. Shenk, Sr., devoted mother of Louis Eske of Tunjunga, CA, David Eske of Laurel, MD and step-children, George Shenk, Jr. of Crownsville, MD, Stephen Shenk of Centreville, MD and Janet Dee of Annapolis, MD. Also survived by a sister, Shirley Joan Salmon of Kansas City, Missouri, a brother, Thomas Lee Salmon of Dayton, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Timothy...

Peggy Snyder from Hillsdale, N.Y., was looking for a lost recipe for an easy salmon casserole. It once appeared on a box of Caesar croutons and was made using canned salmon and the croutons. Roz Goldman from Pikesville is sure that she has the recipe Peggy has lost. She says that she has made it many times and can confirm that "it's easy to prepare and enjoyed by all." s Taste section were calculated by registered dietitian Jodie Shield, except where noted.

What do you get when you cross a salmon with a winter coat? Why, a midnight-blue salmon-skin jacket trimmed with luxurious Russian sable, of course! Icelandic designer Eggert Johannsson unveiled his (cleaned and scaled) visions of winterwear last week in a cavernous Washington ballroom, showing a collection of women's jackets made of salmon and perch in tomato, cranberry and lemon - hues, that is. To the amazement of the cheering audience, the fish-skin fabrics turned out to be as soft as suede and with nary a scent of swampy waters, briny seas or even tartar sauce.

Cold fish may be a pejorative term when applied to a person, but to a pretty piece of summer salmon, simmered gently in aromatic liquid and chilled for serving, it's actually a compliment. Poaching is an easy, low-fat treatment for any kind of fish in hot weather. Though this method does involve some cooking, the fish can be prepared hours ahead - perhaps at a cooler time of day - and served cold with a refreshing salad or vegetables. If you need your fish in a hurry, poaching works, too. Poaching also invites experimentation.

A Linthicum Heights woman was in critical condition yesterday after the car she was driving was struck by an oncoming vehicle Saturday.Police said an eastbound car driven by Christopher P. Salmon, 17, of the 500 block of Greenwood Road, Linthicum Heights, crossed the center line on Andover Road near Forestdale Avenue about 12: 45 p.m. as Mr. Salmon was attempting to avoid hitting the rear of an eastbound vehicle ahead of him.Mr. Salmon's car collided with a westbound car driven by Ruth H. Linthicum, 78, of the 300 block of Eva Ave., Linthicum Heights.

Seafood lovers who have been following fish news know that it's going to be a long spring. Salmon, the king of the season's fish, is missing in action and its prices are likely to stay high through the summer. But, as Momma used to say, there's never a door that closes without a window opening somewhere else. This season's silver lining is Pacific halibut, which, thanks to the salmon shortage, might finally get its moment in the spotlight. Halibut is a fish with charms all its own. While salmon is rich and assertive, halibut is mild-mannered.

Quote: "Salmon takes the bait." -- Chicago White Sox announcer Tom Paciorek, after the Angels' Tim Salmon struck out looking at a called strike.It's a fact: The Red Sox's Mo Vaughn is 0-12 lifetime against the Royals' Hipolito Pichardo. He was 0-for-1 against him with a walk and a run scored yesterday.Who's hot: The Royals' Jose Offerman has hit safely in 36 of his last 39 games.Who's not: The Mariners' Ken Griffey is 2-for-21 (.095) in his career against the Blue Jays' Pat Hentgen.On deck: The Yankees' David Wells tries to win his 16th game, and the Rangers try to stay in the playoff race.

Fresh shiitakes are a relatively recent addition to the supermarket's produce section, but the dried version of these mushrooms has been widely available for years, especially at Asian markets under the label, "Chinese dried black mushroom." Cultivated for centuries in China and Japan, the shiitake (pronounced shee- TAH-kay) could be considered the Asian equivalent of the white mushroom for its ubiquitous popularity, according to the late Shizuo Tsuji, author of Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art. For centuries, shiitake mushrooms have been used in Asia for colds and flu, poor circulation, upset stomachs and exhaustion.