Marinades 101

As Meg and I drip dry last night, we chat about the great artist talk we had just returned from and decide that more of our friends will undoubtedly move here to experience things like that with us, once they come visit and realize this city's allure. We crack open two Genny Cream Ales as she begins dinner and I begin clearing some space for the woman to work her magic. She was confident in my dinner choice, and even let me help a bit. This is what I learned:

For a successful marinade you need three things: a base, an acid, and something sweet. What was our marinade and what was lucky enough to bathe in it? Well. Our marinade consisted of orange olive oil (base), lemon (acid), and orange juice (sweet). Throw cilantro in with a few spices and our lovely tilapia is as happy as his fellow sea-faring crab. Meg cooked this up with some rice and a delish mango salsa. M!