Street Food – Why is it so popular in this day and age?
Street food venues are popping up all over the place and we wanted to discover its origins and why it fits in today’s demographic so well. It is believed that as the first distribution point of street food, small fried fish were sold on the streets in ancient Greece. Street food was widely consumed by […]
Christmas Dinner Fish Ideas
Turkey might be traditional and more and more of us are choosing goose, venison or even beef for Christmas dinner, but don’t forget about fish. If you’re catering for pescatarians or just fancy feeling a little less bloated after the big meal, fish is an often overlooked option that can have everyone oohing and aahing […]
The Bounty of the Sea: Exploring the Health Benefits of Eating Seafood
In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of seafood, exploring the health benefits of eating various seafood options available from Jenkins & Son Fishmongers and how they can be an essential part of your healthy diet. Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Deal, Kent, lies a treasure trove of seafood waiting to be discovered. […]
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
When it comes to culinary traditions and celebrations, the Italians have been streets ahead for generations and one festivity that has its origins in southern Italy is the feast of the seven fishes. This Christmas Eve feast pays homage to the rich marine waters surrounding Italy and the creativity of chefs and family heads hoping […]
Eating Shellfish When There Is An ‘R’ In The Month
Do you know about the ‘shellfish when there is an ‘R’ in the month’ rule? There’s a long-accepted old wives’ tale that we should only eat shellfish when there’s an ‘R’ in the month. According to the rule, we should only indulge indulge in delicious oysters, clams, and mussels from September through to April and […]
Looking for sustainable seafood? We’ve got you
We discover which seafood is most sustainable and discuss the most sustainable seafood options in the UK in 2021. Do you want to know which seafood is most sustainable? According to FishForward, overfishing is one of the most significant threats to the health of seas and its inhabitants. Illegal and unregulated fishing accounts for up […]
Fish by any other name
Cod, haddock, salmon, tuna and prawns… these five make up more than 70% of all seafood sold in Britain. And yes, they are all good old favourites but there are so many other fish, lesser-known but also delicious and much more sustainable. Some have names that are unfamiliar to us so we don’t try them, […]
Crabtastic!
Exciting news. Fresh local crab is coming into season. Here are some lush but quick and simple recipes to try