Category Archives: Fish & Shellfish

The Fish, The Chip and the Shop

Posted on June 30, 2020 by kayjayaitch

Ten things you never knew about Fish And Chips! 1. There is a blue plaque at Tommyfield Market in Oldham, Lancashire that marks the 1860’s origin of the fish and chip shop and thereby all subsequent fast food industries. By … Continue reading →

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A Taste Of Empire – Malta

Posted on February 9, 2015 by kayjayaitch

In 1814, as part of the Treaty of Paris, Malta officially became a part of the British Empire and was used as a shipping way‑station and fleet headquarters. After the Suez Canal opened in 1869, Malta’s position halfway between the … Continue reading →

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A Taste Of Empire – Anguilla

Posted on January 9, 2015 by kayjayaitch

Anguilla (/æŋˈɡwɪlə/ ang-gwill-ə) is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, 16 miles (26 km) long … Continue reading →

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The Portugese Experience

Posted on November 30, 2014 by kayjayaitch

Continuing our travels with Granny Robertson’s Cookbook we now come to Portugal. In common with many European countries Portugal has a long seafaring history, reflected in the national cuisine by a the number of recipes for fish and shellfish. Sharing … Continue reading →

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“Whale Meat Again . . .”

Posted on October 2, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Throughout the Middle Ages whale was consumed throughout Europe. It was hunted for both its meat and its oil. Under Catholicism, all aquatic beings being considered “fish”,  whale was deemed suitable for eating during Lent and other “fasting periods” An … Continue reading →

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The Great Norse Cod!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by kayjayaitch

For almost 200 years, from the end of the eighth century until the reign of Alfred the Great, Danish and Norwegian pirates harassed and looted the British coast, (though mainly the Scottish bit,) at will! And towards the end of … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen . . . A Burgh Of Royal Heritage

Posted on February 18, 2012 by kayjayaitch

“Blythe Aberdeane, thow beriall of all tounis, thie lamp of bewtie, bountie and blythnes.” William Dunbar, a 15th century poet and royalist. The city of granite, established during the reign of Malcolm III (1058-93) has always sparkled, appealing to both … Continue reading →

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Edible Seaweed

Posted on October 28, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Around the coasts and islands of Scotland, Sloke, Dulse & Redware have long been known as a rich source of vitamins and minerals. As well as being used as a topping for fresh bannocks it is also used in soups … Continue reading →

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Salt, Dry Then Smoke!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by kayjayaitch

‘Arbroath Smokies’ are prepared using traditional smoking methods dating back centuries. The fish are salted, tied in pairs using hemp twine, and left overnight to dry. Once salted and dried, they are hung on sticks over a special barrel containing a hardwood fire to smoke. Once the fish … Continue reading →

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Those Other Fish That Aren’t Cod . . .

Posted on May 24, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Something Fishy for Friday Between the wars, as more fish were being gathered into the food chain through advances in large-scale trawling, more varied and cheaper fish began to appear in the fishmongers. Despite this, it was still seen as a … Continue reading →

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