Temps warmer,, sun and a fish chowder recipe

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Good morning Augusta

This morning we have sun with an expected high of 38°F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight we’ll have cloudss from time to time and a low of 16°F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.

The readings from my weather instruments are:

Humidity is 36%, the Dew Point is -2.7°F and the outdoor temp is 19.9°F.

The wind direction is   West between 1.1 MPH and 2.5 MPH, generating a wind chill of 19.8°F.

The Relative pressure is 29.48, the Absolute pressure is 29.28 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.

The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:42 a.m. Sunset is 6:51 p.m., Moonrise is 8:36 a.m., Moonset is 10:22 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 10% illuminated.

The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are:

METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP125 T10781150

Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies.

We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours.

Space weather for today is:

Today’s Solar flux is 68, the solar wind speed is 452  Kilometers per second and the chance of a solar storm is 1%.

Another “Spring” snowstorm?  Settle in and make a nice, tasty Fish Chowder.  IT tastes good, is good for you and has less calories than other meals.

FRESH FISH CHOWDER

Serves:  6

You can use almost any fish in this chowder—we suggest halibut.

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 small onion, chopped

1 large green pepper, chopped

1 lb. crushed tomatoes

1 tbsp. tomato paste

½ tsp. dried basil

½ tsp. dried oregano

¼ cup dry red wine or white grape juice

Dash of salt and pepper

½ cup uncooked white rice

½ lb. fresh halibut, cubed

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

  • Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan. 
  • Add garlic, onion, and green pepper; sauté for 10 minutes over low heat until vegetables are tender.
  • Add the tomatoes, 1 tbsp. tomato paste, ½ tsp. basil, ½ tsp. oregano, ¼ cup dry red wine, dash of salt and a dash of pepper.
  • Let simmer for 15 minutes.  Add the rice and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the halibut and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until fish is cooked through.  Garnish stew with chopped parsley and serve.

Exchanges:  1 carbohydrate, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

Calories:  181; fat:  6 g; cholesterol:  12 mg; carbohydrate:  22 g; fiber:  2; protein:  10 g; sodium:  72 mg

 

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