#pilchards

[mycornishplace]

The Huer's Hut, Newquay

Apparently it was some chap's job to sit in this hut, perched on top of a cliff, looking out for pilchards.

[travelling-my-little-pony]

Opening a tin of pilchards but finding sea ponies in there.

[joaniebluetoes]

Lots of background into this Cornish dietary staple and important means of survival. Includes the work and role of The Huer and how the Seines net fishing system worked. Both mentioned in the Poldark Novels by Winston Graham and the BBC adaptation of 2015-2019.

[londonista59]

LOL....Pilchards!!

[legopoldark]

Ross Poldark, Book Three, Chapter 28

Pilchards had come late to the coast that year. … Soon men were up to their ankles in pilchards, soon up to their knees. Boats broke away and were rowed gingerly toward the shore, their gunnels no more than two inches above the lapping water. On shore the activity was no less; lanterns were everywhere while the fish were shoveled into wheelbarrows and hurried toward the salting cellars for picking over and inspection. Still the work around the net went on among the springing, gleaming fish. …  He found, quite to his surprise, that he was happy. Not merely happy in Demelza’s happiness but in himself. He couldn’t think why. The condition just existed within him.

(image originally posted 9 May 2017)

[legopoldark]

Ross Poldark, Book Three, Chapter 28

Pilchards had come late to the coast that year. … Soon men were up to their ankles in pilchards, soon up to their knees. Boats broke away and were rowed gingerly toward the shore, their gunnels no more than two inches above the lapping water. On shore the activity was no less; lanterns were everywhere while the fish were shoveled into wheelbarrows and hurried toward the salting cellars for picking over and inspection. Still the work around the net went on among the springing, gleaming fish. … He found, quite to his surprise, that he was happy. Not merely happy in Demelza’s happiness but in himself. He couldn’t think why. The condition just existed within him.

[thelovebudllc]

Top 9 Sardines and Pilchards nutrition facts and health benefits

Buying Sardines perish quickly if not processed and stored adequately. Just like anchovies and other small pelagic fish, fresh sardines are often sold from coastal fishermen who sell them soon after catching them from the ocean. Sardines are at their best during spring and early summer. Small sardines have the best flavor, but large fish are better for stuffing. Allow 3-5 sardines per serving. In…

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[senthysaysblogger]

Senthy's Home Cooking Like Granny Used To Make 🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏 Tin Fish Breyani made Durban style. Cleaned pilchards in a tomato chutney, curry sauce. Layered with lentils, braised rice, roast potatoes, boiled eggs, and Indian spices, fresh coriander, garam masala and butter. Then sealed and steamed in the oven on low until ready to serve. No sides or salads required with this traditional Durban Style dish. 🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏 There is just something about Indian Durban Style cooking that is so unique. For generations Durban, Indian folk, have been making the most fragrant, flavorsome, and filling cuisine, unequalled anywhere else in the world. Humble and wholesome cooking like Granny Used To Make still tempts the taste buds to this day. 🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏🎏 - - - #tinnedfish #pilchards #biryani😍 #biryanirice #biryanirecipe #foods #biryanilove #biryanilover #food #eat #breyani #breyanicollections #indiangirl #indiancuisine #foodi #indianfood #homecookedfood #homechef #indiancooking #homecookingisthebest #ricedish #homemade #indianfoodie #indians #spice #spices #coriander #durban #durbangirl #durbansouthafrica (at Durban, KwaZulu-Natal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbRwiirKD8l/?utm_medium=tumblr