HERE'S A NICE OVERVIEW ON HERRING PLUS SOME WHACKO RECIPES

Herring

They’re inexpensive, readily available and good for us, so why aren’t we as crazy about herring as our Dutch neighbours, asks                                                           Clarissa Hyman?

SOURCE: https://foodandtravel.com/food/in-season/herring

 Who Are They Kidding? The New York Times--Wrong As Usual

Source:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/world/europe/sweden-feeding-guests-dinner.html

" Before advances were made in food storage, he said, Swedish people would have three to four months to harvest a year’s worth of food in the cold climate, so spontaneous dinners have never been a part of the culture. He said Swedish people also want to respect the independence of the family and offering another person’s child a meal could be seen as a critique of the other person’s ability to support a family."

We know why-- Ever try Surstromming?  They're probably afraid of killing  minors :

 HERRING CUISINE - RUSSIAN STYLE

source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/ezknge/how-this-chef-made-portland-go-crazy-for-pickled-herring

 HUH????????????