Comments on: Give Sardines a Chance

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:28:19 +0000

Smoked Russian ones are my favourite, straight out of the tin. They are whole except for the head so you get everything!

By: serge

serge — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:56:39 +0000

Sardines are the best.

Try them on top of toast covered with mashed avocado, a bit of salt/pepper and a splash of sherry vinegar. Breakfast of champions!

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Shelling Out For Soft-Shell Crabs | Food & Think — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:23:19 +0000

[...] blog has inspired me to try several types of seafood I’ve never had before, like sardines, lionfish and jellyfish. I cracked open my first crabs last summer, and my first whole lobster [...]

By: Cheftometrist

Cheftometrist — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:55:50 +0000

I think sardines are wonderful. Finding a fish that is both sustainable and nutritious is a big deal.

Besides the health benefits you mentioned, don’t forget that omega-3′s are also good for your eyes! :)

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:07:35 +0000

The salted sardines at 2 Amys are among my favorite snacks in this city, so good choice on that one. I’ll second the suggestions to have a go at grilling the little guys, but I’ll also suggest you try another simple preparation. Buy dark bread, like a dense rye, and make garlic toast – the kind where you go heavy on the butter and rub the toast with a cut clove of garlic – then put sardines (the whole kind if you’re a sardine lover, the filleted kind packed in oil if you’re squeamish) and a bit of decent cheese (a cheapish aged gouda would work) on and enjoy. Not low sodium, and you won’t be kissing anyone for a few hours, but it can’t be beat with a cup of tea.

By: Harry

Harry — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:31:33 +0000

Sardines can add a strong meaty flavor to dishes as well, without being detected as sardines. You smash them up in the sauce. I’ve tried it once with good results.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:24:12 +0000

I guess I would feel differently if I had them prepared as described above. Out of the tin is out of the question….grilled though…now you’re starting to talk

By: shayma

shayma — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:41:19 +0000

love your story from childhood!

i voted- love them- i guess i am spoilt as the first sardines i ever were in italy, on the mediterranean coast in tuscany. they were perfectly grilled, and served alongside a lemon wedge, that’s all. later, my aunt in London told me that i should keep sardine cans in my home in case i get home late at night from work- i did and had them with sliced, sweet italian tomatoes. did i say i love sardines?
i’d love to try these at 2Amy’s. a lovely write-up, as always.