I was just about to ice a nice northern pike the other day. But with no gaff and the fish hooked far back on the side of the jaw, it’s nose would catch every time I tried to coax the pike’s long head ...

If your pickled fish turns soft or overly fishy, it usually comes down to one thing: the fish you picked. Pickled fish is a staple over Easter, especially on Good Friday, with deep roots in the Cape ...

Martha Stewart, the lifestyle maven and my favorite domestic diva, has a hankering for a late-night snack that may surprise you: pickled herring. This savory (and stinky) delicacy, overlooked by most ...

In an effort to capture the freshness of the season, this is the time of year for putting up. Friends and neighbors have been sharing their favorite recipes for wild berry jams, canned tomatoes with ...

Yom Kippur is a holiday for fasting, not for eating, though we certainly celebrate when the day is done and we can finally sit down at the table. Usually, we do it in the same way. Almost every Yom ...

As the cool breeze of autumn blankets the county, many outdoor lovers who spent the warmer months on the water fishing may begin to hang up their gear for a six-month break. Fishers in Lancaster ...

Poor pickled herring — it has lost its mojo. Once a darling of every bagel brunch, it might make an appearance nowadays at your grandparents’ table, but probably not at yours. While herring from a jar ...

An old-time traditional favourite in the Cape, pickled fish is popular at Easter time. The serving of pickled fish on Good Friday is a uniquely South African tradition, but its origin remains a ...