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Category Archives: Seafood Lore & History
Eat Like A Mid-Victorian
Mid-Victorians ate well. We moderns have much to learn from their dietary habits.
Bouillabaisse: Origins and Basic Techniques
The chefs of Marseille have strict rules about making this beloved seafood stew, but Gallic discipline can’t overrule American improvisation.
Gaggles, Prides & Schools: Largest Animal Gatherings
Sockeye salmon spawn by the millions in Alaska’s pristine waters each year, but in the world of animal gatherings, some accumulations dwarf the population of our favorite fish.
Savor the Flavor of Seafood Curry
Seafood and curry are a natural combination. Learn how to make seafood curry dishes that delight and satisfy.
Meet the Siberian Taimen: The Monster Salmon
Legend has it, the monster salmon has eaten a group of hunters. Do you believe in legends?
The Myth of Salmon Boy
A Pacific Northwest tribal tale in which Salmon Boy learns respect for nature, a lesson we are learning to this day.
Why Do People Eat Fish on Friday?
It’s a complex mix of religion, politics, economics, and even protest.
Zodiac Fish: Seafood in the Heavens
What’s the ancient connection between stars, fish, and our fate?
Fish and Freedom: Seafood in Wartime
For Americans, eating fish has twice been deeply influenced by the realities of wartime.
Seafood Holiday Traditions Worldwide
In many cultures, something delicious from the sea is the star Christmas attraction.