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Tom DeNucci's avatar

Sorry Ed, have to pass. Did have a brother in law who lived his Kippers, but no sardine fans in the family.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Time for an epiphany.

Mike Hirtle's avatar

My dad was a big sardine fan. I never developed the taste but I love anchovies, which seems odd. I always have a tin or jar on hand and add them to my pizzas or our home made Caesar salads which we have often. My wife is definitely in Diane’s camp.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

It's time to join the sardine club, Mike. Anchovies get you close

Larry Goldberg's avatar

No, my can of sardines is not in my golf bag, but in my bowling bag. It's more potent in confined spaces.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Are your opponents aware?

Larry Goldberg's avatar

I'll add my name to the anchovy/sardine list. There are certain foods that my body tells me to eat, and anchovies is one of the food items. I also obey a similar imperative for black olives which must have some tremendous value. I believe in listening to my body's advice, and I have benefited greatly. God gave us all the foods we need on this earth, but beware of Satan's processed foods. The battle between good and evil rages on in the stomach.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Ah, yes indeed, my friend. But you, sardines lover, won the battle. Do you carry a can in your golf cart?

Dave Markward's avatar

Ah, sardines! Loved them on saltine crackers as a kid. I took a can to work one day and opened them in the break room for lunch. Fortunately, it was a nice day...I finished them sitting on a bench outside our office building per the request of my colleagues. Write on!

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Carrying the can. A common story, Dave. Thanks

Charles Morin's avatar

I was a very picky eater as a kid. I didn't like shrimp, lobster, or clams. The only fish I'd eat in restaurants was cod or swordfish. However, I did like skinless and boneless sardines right out of the can on Ritz crackers - the smelliest fish there is! Go figure.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Brainiac food. What no spaghetti with clams, no smelts, so shrimp fra diavolo. C'mon, C'mon, Doctor.

Ned O’Donnell's avatar

I love anchovies but never quite made it to the sardine.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Gotta be Sicilian blood somewhere in that chain.

Ned O’Donnell's avatar

And, I love Nero D’Avola wine. There’s a vineyard in Sicily named Firriato that puts out some really nice wines.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Ned.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Now's the time, Ned. How did you do the anchovies. By the way, we traveled to Sicily a few years back. They love anchovies. And capers. And fish. And pasta.

Ned O’Donnell's avatar

Spaghetti aglio e olio with anchovies, a real Caesar salad, and the occasional pizza with anchovies were my introduction to this healthy fish. Of the three foods, pasta aglio e olio with anchovies is my favorite.

Peter Voccio JR.'s avatar

Well, you do have some folks that also love sardines but Ed, couldn't you be a little less brainless and more compassion for Dianne. One word-GADS.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

You're so funny, my friend. HaHa

Avis Wals's avatar

I used to mash them with other foods I can’t remember, and never told my husband what it was. He liked it a lot!

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Aha, fool the husband for his good health. Clever. I like it. Hugs

Mrs.George's avatar

Also a sardine lover, my Dad was a lover of them too. He introduced me to the ones packed in mustard and best eaten on a saltine, salt overload!! For us old folks who are told to avoid salt its a dream come true.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Yes, we're members of the same club. Love it!

Randy Walters's avatar

One of my favorite go-to meals is made with brown rice and canned mackerel, cooked with rice vinegar, mirin, and soy sauce … all topped with sushi ginger.

Many people turn up their noses at canned fish, but they’re missing out … which leaves more for the rest of us!

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Love it. I'll try it, Randy, thanks

Randy Walters's avatar

I’ll write up a recipe for you!