FIXIN' FISH: A GUIDE TO HANDLING, BUYING, PRESERVING, AND PREPARING FISH.

(ND) 1984 2nd edition. Square 8vo. Ppviii,56. B/w and two-colour illustrations by Leanne Alexander-Witzig, bibliography. Blue boards.

This is a useful introduction to the handling and preserving of fish, mainly on a small scale. Chapters include get the best from your catch; freezing fish; filleting techniques; scoring, flaking and grinding; drying fish; salting; canning; pickling; making cavier; smoking techniques; making a smokehouse; basic fish cookery; parasites and inspecting the catch for quality. Well worth a read.