John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

How do salmon survive?

Both young and older salmon rely on streams and river features: pools and riffles. What does a salmon need to survive? Trout and salmon need cold water to survive and grow. Rain, and snow melting from mountain peaks feed their stream and lake habitats. The next thing we wanted the answer to was how do …

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Does salmon make you poop?

Because salmon is considered to be a very oily fish, it can sometimes cause problems with diarrhea. Those who regularly take fish oil supplements might find themselves running to the bathroom more than they would like, simply because this is one of the most common side-effects. Does salmon make you gassy&bloated? Salmon has been known …

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