num_pages: 208
description: Though tiny the herring has played an enormous role in history. Battles have been waged over it. International economic alliances have formed over it. Major cities owe their prosperity to it. Political powers have risen and fallen with herrings own rise and fall in population. How can this all be attributed to this unassuming little animal? In Herring: A Global History Kathy Hunt looks at the environmental historical political and culinary background of this prolific and easily caught fish. Over the centuries herring have sustained populations in times of war and hardship and the fishs rich flavor delicate texture and nutritious meat have made it a culinary favorite. Its ease of preparationjust grill broil fry pickle salt or smoke and servehave won it further acclaim. Engaging and informative the book features fifteen mouth-watering recipes. It will appeal to food lovers history buffs and anyone who has ever enjoyed a British kipper German Bismarck Dutch matjes or Jewish chopped-herring.
language: None
title: Herring: A Global History
publisher: Reaktion Books