The river is finally slinking back from its high level but still has quite a way to fall. These pictures don't yet show just how high it really was but give you an idea. It was high enough to reveal that whole trees were washed up and under water on the cobblestones. The river has left us with a lot of driftwood; that riverboat ramp above was just about completely underwater. Unfortunatley, there's also a lot of trash that has been washed up and left behind. I'll try to remember to post some photos of the Mud Island River Park hillside which is a better visual gauge of where the water level was. We don't call it the Mighty Mississippi for nothing!
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I was told lately that Mississipi is harboring Sturgeons which in their turn deliver Caviar....? is this true ? I am curious to taste the Caviar of Mississipi.
The same source told me that there are 4 places in the world producing Caviar : Caspian sea, Gironde river in France, another place in Japan, and the mighty Mississipi...
Can someone check and clarify me this issue ?
K & M
Dear K&M,
Here is your answer:
Over fishing of sturgeon species in the Caspian Sea (Caspian Beluga is now in the endangered species list) has sent the Russian and Iranian caviar markets into a downward spiral, causing Caspian caviar to be less available and much harder to find.
American caviar has risen to fill that increasing void, presenting an environmentally conscious and sustainable option, without sacrificing flavor and quality.
American Sturgeon Caviar/Hackleback Caviar:
The most sophisticated American gourmet caviar or roe. Typically from the hackleback sturgeon which roams wild in the Mississippi River and its tributaries, this is your best domestic option.
Dear Ms Liminal,
Thank you for the clarification : so my source was not pulling my leg.
I am still curious to eat Caviar coming from sweet water... I need to try it once.
After all, Mississipi has very tasteful Mussels, I am sure it should be the same with Caviar...
K & M
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