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>>I can eat herring pretty much any time, but especially for breakfast. Bagel, brie and herring. If I lived in England I'd be going over to Amsterdam in season just for the nieuwe haring.
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>Ask for 'maatjes' then.
I think that's the word I was looking for - is that the "new herring" - the spring fresh stuff that is so tender and tasty? Seems there was one kind that was a special delicacy only available in one season. Best I ever had. I stumbled across it by accident. Like showing up for beaujolais nouveau at the end of November.
( just looked it up and yes maatjes is wonderful - pickled herring we call it here and what is mostly available here - although had to find it "fresh" - i.e. not i a jar for six months before we get it )
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