Our fathers hunted deer, / And we hunt for treasures and monsters, hiding in the ocean! For centuries, salted or smoked herring was relatively cheap and largely affordable, hence it became an iconic ...

It's also the one that's served at Aquavit because matjes delivers a sweeter and milder herring profile that she feels is "very pleasing to the palate." Smoked herring is quite popular in various ...

While Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, herring may have launched more. Wars were fought over it centuries ago. In fact, fresh herring has long been a staple in many ...

Case in point: these expert noodles, which only get better with a sauce of briny smoked fish (for depth), crab (for sweetness), chili (for heat), and anise seed (to perk it all up).