Cod Fish in Tomato Sauce

unsalted butter

large sweet onion (finely chopped)

garlic clove (minced)

can tomato paste

vegetable stock

Seasonings: 1 bay leaf (6 black peppercorns, 6 allspice berries, 4 cloves)

Juice of 1 small lemon (2 Tbsp)

capers

honey

lbs cod fillets (cut into 3-inch pieces (drain well, and pat dry with paper towels))

all-purpose flour

salt (I used sea salt)

ground black pepper

light olive oil or avocado oil (to sautee fish)

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

cheesecloth (or tea infuser, or spice ball for holding spices.)