What are your favorite brands, types, sources, recipes, stories, etc.
I learned to love sardines while on hunting trips with my dad. He would always bring along several tins, and after building up a huge hunger from miles of walking, I could have eaten anything. That's when he would hand me a can. Soon I was devouring them, even without crackers or soda.
Many decades later, I still enjoy them, and have turned to collecting different varieties from all over the world - hey some folks collect stamps, I collect cans of sardines. I proudly display them in our pantry, all lined up in neat order. Thanks to Amazon, travel, and friends, it's relatively easy to add to such a collection.
It's not that expensive; it's healthy; and it adds a fun way to prep. Currently my fav brand are Season sardines in olive oil from Morocco.
Supposedly the world's best tasting, canned sardines, are Angelo Parodi sardines, wild caught and hand-packed in Portugal. I haven't tried them yet, but they're on my bucket list!
Sardine connoisseurs of the world, unite!
Smoked Kippers.
I like them packed in Louisiana hot sauce and sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning to kick up the heat.