Tag Archives: Cod

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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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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Hospitable Haddock

Posted on May 7, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Alongside Cod, Haddock occupies a place in the psyche of the British consumer. Probably better known in it’s smoked form it can also be used plain in most recipes that ask for Cod, or indeed for any similar firm-fleshed fish. Here are a … Continue reading →

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Fish : Variation on a Theme

Posted on April 30, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Uncommonly good Cod Even alongside Haddock and Herring, Cod is probably the best known and most widely used fish in Britain today. When fish and chips is spoken of the ‘fish’ is expected to be Cod! But with long periods of over-fishing and … Continue reading →

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The Cooking Of Fish

Posted on April 13, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Well done or done well? Cooking with fish has long been a contentious subject. The main problem has always been to what degree it must be cooked. Should it, like pork, be thoroughly cooked out or more like a rare … Continue reading →

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