Cooking fish in a bamboo steamer lets you infuse whole fish and fillets with flavor without adding oil. The type of fish that you choose will determine how long it takes to finish the job, but it is not difficult to cook fish in a steamer. Since...
Traditionally made from bamboo, the fishing rod is arguably the most important piece of fishing gear. Today's fishing rods, however, are made from lightweight, durable materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber -- commonly called graphite....
Central Park, an 843-acre park, is in Manhattan, New York. This urban New York City park is home to the only freshwater lakes and ponds in Manhattan. It is also the only spot in the city with access to freshwater fishing. Some 50,000-plus fish...
Catfish remain one of the perennial favorites of sport fishermen inland and for good reason: Catfish are delicious pan fish and they can be exciting battle foes at the other end of a fishing line. As bottom dwellers and bottom feeders, catfish...
Despite the costly price tag of doing activities in New York City with your kids, there is an abundance of fun and free recreation in the "Big Apple." Thanks to the sheer number of visitors coming to New York each year, many organizations,...
Fishing poles--sometimes referred to as fishing rods--are one of the most important pieces of equipment for the successful angler. Made from a variety of materials, such as bamboo, graphite, fiberglass or composite materials, fishing poles are...
Mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish, has a firm, white meat, which makes it an ideal fish for steaming. Use a rack and a large saucepan or a bamboo steamer to cook the fish. Mahi-mahi makes a delicious and low-fat meal. According to the U.S....
Offering day campers the opportunity to go fishing in a pond or stream is a terrific recreational opportunity. However, fishing tackle can be complicated to manage, particularly with a large group of inexperienced campers. A few simple, "low...
Fishing has been a part of the Hawaiian way of life since early native cultures relied on the ocean as an essential food source. Today, fishing is a central part of the state's economy, providing millions in revenues from recreational fishermen...
A vacationer's oasis, Florida is home to 82 miniature golf courses, according to Golf Link website. Each mini course feeds into a tourist's need to escape reality. Unlike many miniature golf courses that can feel stale and sedate, these courses...
Flyfishing has been around for a long time. It can be done in freshwater or saltwater. It uses flies that are cast with a special fishing rod and line. The basic equipment need for flyfishing include a fly rod, fly reel, fly line and flies. The...
Anyone who has browsed a display of sea fishing rods has noticed some are longer, others are heftier and several have larger guides. Near the rod racks there is most likely a display case with a dozen or more ocean fishing reels, and that...
The number of overweight children has nearly tripled during the past 20 years, according to the office of the Surgeon General. Getting kids to eat healthy can be a chore, especially if they can't eat their favorites, or feel they have no say in...
Just like every baseball batter hopes to slug a home run, nearly every freshwater angler dreams of catching big fish. There is a thrill about doing battle with a truly big fish, like the current co-world record holder in bass, Manabu Kurita,...
Produce and seafood contain many of the nutrients the human body needs to function normally, such as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants that protect against disease, in addition to low calorie counts. Certain types of fish...
Thai food is made with many healthy ingredients, such as different types of vegetables, coconut milk, fish, chicken, seaweed and bamboo shoots. You can cook Thai food at home if your diet is very restricted. When you go to a Thai restaurant, look...
The largest meal of the day in the U.S. is typically dinner and consists of protein, starch and vegetables. Preparing all the components yourself can take a long time, unless you know the foods and cooking methods that reduce your preparation time...
A bamboo steamer basket is typically reserved for fresh vegetables or fish, but you can also use it to heat a frozen pizza. You will not achieve the crispy texture of an oven-baked frozen pizza, but a steamer basket will heat it thoroughly and...
The kingklip is one of a number of eel-like fishes harvested worldwide. It's native to the Southern Hemisphere and is an important commercial species in South Africa, where the name originates. They're harvested from deep offshore waters, ranging...
Indigenous Philippine vegetables originated there or have become naturalized after their introduction, and play an important role in traditional nutrition, medicine and cuisines. Such vegetables -- alugbati or Basella alba, ampalaya or Momordica...
Kauai offers both saltwater and freshwater shore fishing, with plentiful streams and reservoirs, according to Hawaii Beachcombers, an online recreational information resource for the Hawaiian islands. Groups of people standing wait-deep in the...
