Tag: seafood
Maine Lobster Industry: A History of Culture, Conservation & Commerce
by Cathy Billings From the publisher: Since the first recorded lobster catch in 1605, the Maine lobster fishery has grown into a multibillion-dollar force. Cathy Billings of the University of […]
Lobster
by Richard J. King From the publisher: What do you know about the knobbly armoured, scarlet creature staring back at you from your fancy dinner plate? Since there are species […]
Lobster: A Global History
by Elisabeth Townsend From the publisher: From pauper’s food to cultural icon, this book tells the story of our relationship with the lobster, from coastal hunter-gatherers through the Industrial Revolution […]
When Norway introduced salmon sushi to Japan
The Norwegian farmed salmon industry had a big problem in the 1980s: a huge surplus of salmon which it even tried unsuccessfully to sell to Japan to use in sushi. […]
How Fish and Chips Migrated to Great Britain
When Portugal fell under Spanish rule, the Inquisition targeted individuals with Jewish lineage. As religious violence worsened, many fled Portugal and resettled in England, bringing with them culinary treasures founded in […]
Salmon: A Global History
by Nicolaas Mink From the publisher: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, cheap, and widely available, salmon is often listed as an essential part of any diet. A delicious and versatile […]
History of Aquaculture
by Colin Nash From the publisher: Aquaculture has become of the fastest growing segments of agriculture around the world, but until recently many people have been unaware of its existence. […]
Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization
by Brian Fagan From the publisher: In this history of fishing—not as sport but as sustenance—archaeologist and best-selling author Brian Fagan argues that fishing was an indispensable and often overlooked […]
Fish and Chips: A History
by Panikos Panayi From the publisher: Along with red London buses, bowler hats and cricket, few things are considered more British than fish and chips. Sprinkled with salt and vinegar, fish […]