Chesapeake Bay Cioppino

large blue crabs

manila clams

white fish (Pomfret, aka Butterfish, filleted, yields about 1 lb)

mussels

large shrimp, head-on (that’s where the great flavor is) and feet-on for looks.

yellow onion, small dice

celery ribs, small dice

fennel bulb, small dice

garlic cloves minced

bunch each oregano and parsley, chiffonade

bottle red wine

Tomato Sauce

Sour dough bread for service