You wouldn’t believe the number of comments I’ve received lately suggesting that I should "just go to the grocery store" instead of harvesting my own food from the ocean or my backyard. It’s as if people forget that the pre-packaged meat or seafood they buy didn’t magically appear on the shelf. The reality is, if you’re eating meat, shrimp, oysters, or any seafood, the process of getting that food to your plate isn’t clean or pretty—you’re just letting someone else do the hard part.

For me, knowing where my food comes from is so much more than just health and sustainability—it’s about the joy of connecting with nature and sharing that experience with the people I love. Whether it’s fresh seafood I caught myself or fruits from my backyard, there’s something incredibly fulfilling about the entire process. Plus, it’s fun! Spending a day out on the water with friends, catching fish, and then coming together to enjoy a meal we harvested—it doesn’t get much better than that.

I understand that everyone has their own food choices, and I respect that. But let’s keep the conversation respectful—threats and insults don’t belong here. 🌊🐟