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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 herring's 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 fish's rich flavor, delicate texture, and nutritious meat have made it a culinary favorite. Its ease of preparation--just grill, broil, fry, pickle, salt, or smoke and serve--have 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.
About the author
Kathy Hunt is a journalist, food writer, and cooking instructor based in New York. She writes regularly about food and travel for newspapers and websites, and blogs about her food and travel adventures at KitchenKat.com.
Summary
Herring: A Global History looks at the environmental, historical, political, cultural and culinary background of this highly prolific and easily caught fish.
