[Sca-cooks] newbee planning feast in winter, blog

[Terry Decker]

> Bear replied to Elisande with:
>
> <<< Very nice.  As to your question about fish, let me say "salt  cod." 
> Salt
> preserved cod and herring were staples of the Hanseatic trade.
>
> Bear >>>
>
> What would you suggest as a modern source for salt cod or herring,  Bear? 
> I've seen some salt cod sold in little wooden boxes. Rather  expensive for 
> a feast, even considering that the drying has reduced  its weight.
>
> Some fresh fish was available in winter, depending upon how far you were 
> from the sea and how rich you were.
>
>
> Stefan

Here in Ansteorra, I'd call Bodeans Fish Market and ask.  In Europe, I'd 
probably check with the local fishmongers.  Since bacaloa (Spanish), baccala 
(Italian), and bacalhau (Portugese) are a multinational family of dishes 
that use salt cod, Elisande, who is in Germany, might have an easier time 
getting salt cod.

As a cheat, I might brine a little frozen whiting from Walmart.  Other than 
catfish, it's about the cheapest fish available to us.

Bear