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Susan Fiksdal posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2015
Bruce’s recipe for Smoked Salmon
The process is quite simple and it can be adapted to one or any number of fish, depending on the number of people to be served. About 3/4 lb/person should be allowed. After the fish is cleaned, scaled, and the head and fins are removed, it is salted liberally. If time permits the salt should be applied 4-5 hours before smoking begins to give the salt time to penetrate. Four willow sticks about as big around as your thumb and about three feet long provide a cradle for the fish while it is cooking. Cross sticks can be added to make the salmon more secure in its cradle. The ends of the four long sticks are tied secured with heavy twine.
Next a rack or some means of supporting the salmon about three feet from the source of heat and smoke is set up. A very low fire with a maximum of smoke from green oak, alder, or any hardwood begins the smoking and baking process. The fish is then covered with butcher paper as a sort of improvised smoke house. It may be necessary to erect some sort of a wind break to keep the smoke rising straight up into the salmon.
The time of cooking depends on the size of the fish and the amount of heat. For best results, a 12 lb. salmon should be smoked for 5-6 hours with sufficient heat applied during the hour before the fish is to be served. This will insure a maximum of juice when the salmon is ready to be served. During the smoling period, the salmon should be turned about every hour. When more heat is applied, about half an hour on each side should cook the salmon all the way through.
Preparing the salmon for serving is quite simple, too. After the sticks are removed, the skin peals off very easily exposing the pink flesh. Servings are neatly portioned down to the backbone. The backbone lifts out easily and the same process is reapeated with the bottom half of the salmon.
The novelty provides a real incentive for getting people out. It is especially recommended as a means of getting teacher and community groups together. The atmosphere provides a pleasant setting for getting acquainted. Try it out on your family first, then stretch it to include the entire faculty and your community.
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Paula Strain posted a condolence
Friday, April 24, 2015
To Bruce’s family: I am so sorry for your loss. I met Bruce in 2012 when I was appointed as an alternate to the Thurston County Board of Equalization; I subsequently was appointed to his seat when he retired from the BOE. What huge shoes to fill. I used to run into him at Fred Meyer as he would be galloping through the store. Such energy! Although soft-spoken, he carried a lot of force and wisdom in his words. I wish I had gotten to know him sooner, I know I would have enjoyed more conversations with him. RIP Bruce. You will be missed.
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Marlo Martinez Lynch posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Our family met Bruce in 2014. He lived at Artesian Place Assisted Living and joined my dad(Rey Martinez) at the dining table for meals when he first moved in. Bruce’s apartment was right next door to Rey’s apartment. They became friends right away. I visited and lunched with the two of them often and really enjoyed all the conversations we had, especially about food and his past cooking experiences for his family gatherings. It is never too late to make a new friend no matter what age you are. I do however wish I would of met and gotten to know Bruce earlier in life. I served on a board of directors with his lovely wife Margie,only seeing Bruce in passing. I can say that Bruce was a gentle, kind person, so very thoughtful. His love of horses and dogs was a common topic of discussion. He also was so delighted to meet all my animals(including my horse) that I brought to visit the residents at Artesian Place. I miss seeing his smiling face everyday; we had so much more to talk about. RIP kind gentleman.
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Pau Meury posted a condolence
Saturday, April 18, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Bruce at meetings aimed at coordinating services in the special needs transportation arena. Loved how the room went silent when he started to share his perspective.
It gives me great pleasure to read his life story, especially since I lived in Claremont and was a CO during the Vietnam War.
Bruce was truely a larger than life character. He was one of my local heroes, greatly enriching the people in our state.
I am sorry for your loss and hope you can celebrate a life so well lived.
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Helen Margaret Mattox posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2015
I bid a fond farewell to my dear friend Bruce. Wise beyond words, wonderful, thoughtful and kind, are just a few words that describe this beautiful human being. He stood for all that is good, and was never afraid to let his opinions be known. My condolences to the family…our lives are enriched because we knew Bruce, and he will never be forgotten.
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Clay Reeves posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2015
uncle bruce you will be missed ,the things we done as familys ,and the bbq we have enjoyed as my kids grow up they wont forget you, they enjoyed your companey when you guys lived near the water and going down the beach to get oysters to haveing youre famous bbq chicken and to enjoy your friendship , sometimes when we are together by watching you and your brothers talk about old times , thanks uncle bruce for being my uncle , your the best! , clay m Reeves
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Gwen and Karen Platt posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Thank you Bruce for a life well lived!! You were the heart and soul of the family and all your great works will live on through all you’ve touched. Being miles away in North Carolina has not slighted the love we feel today and always for such a wonderful man and lovely family.
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