herring

Fish with leeks for Lent

Straight to the recipe Herring, often in preserved form, is very important food for medieval people. During the fifteenth century,…

7 years ago

Pickle Herring, the ‘forgotten fish’

It is time to change that! In February 2016 I organized a cookery course for the first time in nearly…

8 years ago

Traditional Dutch herring salad

The Dutch are famous for eating 'Dutch new' or 'matjes' herring, which is essentially still raw. Tourists stare with fascinated…

8 years ago