100 Tempting Fish Recipes

During the Second World War, fish was one of the few food items that was not rationed. In light of this, the Department of Fisheries attempted to persuade Canadians to eat more Canadian fish. This, it proclaimed, would help the "health and strength" of Canadians, while strengthening the economies of fishing communities. One way the Department aimed to increase fish consumption was by producing recipe books to acquaint housewives with efficient and delicious cooking methods.