Posted on Nov 24, 2019
Sardines Oil Lamp - one minute survival tip
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I for one love sardines. I carried cans of this great food source on many occasions in the field. Most people would turn their nose up on this pogey bait. Even left out not many would touch it , not in less they were starving...…… This make's a great little survival package. Even the little tin has many uses besides its intended purpose......
NATIONAL SARDINES DAY
November 24th recognizes these silver little fishes on National Sardines Day. They may not swim right up to your plate, but they sure do pack in the flavor.
While some people are afraid to taste these small, silverfish, others consider sardines a delicious snack enjoyed on their own or with crackers.
Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. While we might be most familiar with sardines packed in cans, some enjoy fresh sardines grilled. This small fish can also be pickled and smoked, too. When canned, they can be packed in water, olive, sunflower or soybean oil or tomato, chili or mustard sauce.
The term sardine was first used in English during the beginning of the 15th century, possibly coming from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia where there was an abundance of sardines.
Sardines are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
From one’s daily vitamin allowance containing:
13 % B2
.25 % niacin
150% vitamin B12
phosphorus
calcium
potassium
iron
selenium
omega-3fatty acids
vitamin D
protein
– B vitamins are important in helping to support proper nervous system function and are used for energy metabolism.
– Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and regular consumption may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and can even boost brain function as well as help lower blood sugar levels.
Relative to other fish commonly eaten by humans, sardines are very low in contaminants, such as mercury.
Sardine oil is used in the manufacturing of paint, varnish and linoleum.
The sardine canning industry peaked in the United States in the 1950s. The Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, which was the last large sardine cannery in the United States, closed its doors on April 15, 2010, after 135 years in operation.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalSardineDay
Share a can or two of canned sardines with a friend. See if you prefer the mustard, chili or the tomato packed ones better! Use #NationalSardinesDay to post on social media.
Look, if you Celebrate Every Day® most years, this is the only holiday on this date. So we’ll offer some extra special tips to help you celebrate.
Try sardines on a salad. Mash them up and mix them with some Caesar dressing for a start. Add some extra croutons if that improves the experience.
Toss them with pasta and a spicy marinara sauce.
Grill them with olive oil. Add lemon, garlic, and tarragon.
NATIONAL SARDINE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this uncanny holiday.
NATIONAL SARDINES DAY
November 24th recognizes these silver little fishes on National Sardines Day. They may not swim right up to your plate, but they sure do pack in the flavor.
While some people are afraid to taste these small, silverfish, others consider sardines a delicious snack enjoyed on their own or with crackers.
Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. While we might be most familiar with sardines packed in cans, some enjoy fresh sardines grilled. This small fish can also be pickled and smoked, too. When canned, they can be packed in water, olive, sunflower or soybean oil or tomato, chili or mustard sauce.
The term sardine was first used in English during the beginning of the 15th century, possibly coming from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia where there was an abundance of sardines.
Sardines are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
From one’s daily vitamin allowance containing:
13 % B2
.25 % niacin
150% vitamin B12
phosphorus
calcium
potassium
iron
selenium
omega-3fatty acids
vitamin D
protein
– B vitamins are important in helping to support proper nervous system function and are used for energy metabolism.
– Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and regular consumption may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and can even boost brain function as well as help lower blood sugar levels.
Relative to other fish commonly eaten by humans, sardines are very low in contaminants, such as mercury.
Sardine oil is used in the manufacturing of paint, varnish and linoleum.
The sardine canning industry peaked in the United States in the 1950s. The Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, which was the last large sardine cannery in the United States, closed its doors on April 15, 2010, after 135 years in operation.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalSardineDay
Share a can or two of canned sardines with a friend. See if you prefer the mustard, chili or the tomato packed ones better! Use #NationalSardinesDay to post on social media.
Look, if you Celebrate Every Day® most years, this is the only holiday on this date. So we’ll offer some extra special tips to help you celebrate.
Try sardines on a salad. Mash them up and mix them with some Caesar dressing for a start. Add some extra croutons if that improves the experience.
Toss them with pasta and a spicy marinara sauce.
Grill them with olive oil. Add lemon, garlic, and tarragon.
NATIONAL SARDINE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this uncanny holiday.
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Mmmm, sardines! My mom bought those little cans for us to eat as snacks when we were wild and rambunctious young boys. They pack a lot of protein and energy in those little cans.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
Maj John Bell’s
I prefer the smaller, Double Layer Sardines in Olive Oil.
Maj Bell’s Sardines in Mustard were too large, I prefer to eat the whole thing rather than cutting a large one into edible pieces.
Maj John Bell’s
I prefer the smaller, Double Layer Sardines in Olive Oil.
Maj Bell’s Sardines in Mustard were too large, I prefer to eat the whole thing rather than cutting a large one into edible pieces.
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SP5 Jeannie Carle - My uncle was Portuguese from Hawaii, he came to the island when in the army WWII, he married my dad's sister, in the early 60's he went to Alaska to find gold.
He did years later come back with 3 other kids, and my auntie raised those 3 kids as her own, lucky for those 3 kids. She was a god send, working so hard for the children, she also took care of my grandfather when he got bed ridden.
I'll always remember her, she's somewhere in heaven with the angles.
He did years later come back with 3 other kids, and my auntie raised those 3 kids as her own, lucky for those 3 kids. She was a god send, working so hard for the children, she also took care of my grandfather when he got bed ridden.
I'll always remember her, she's somewhere in heaven with the angles.
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SP5 Jeannie Carle - Thank you SP5 Carle, I think they broke the mole after her.
Something funny, growing up in the 60's, she had 3 girls, and 8 boys. Having 8 boys she kept them inline always, they did get out of line sometimes. When any of those boys got out of line, she would instruct me to go cut a good switch for her, and she always said to me, "Make sure it's a good one, or you'll get it too".
I always made sure the switch was flexible and hard, and the boys got what they deserved. They would always say, "How come you got the switch that hurt the most", I told them, ask you mom. Lol
Down the line, the oldest #1 retired from the Air Force, #2 owned his own construction company, #3 became a Vietnam veteran with the Big Red One, and after the army he became a fireman, #4 became a boxer, but later suffered from head injuries, #5&6 retired from the army and stayed in the states, #7 worked since the 70's at the air force base with the civil engineering and is still there, #8 was adopted, his father was in the military stationed on Guam, and when he got in trouble with the law, he was placed in the Department of Youth Affairs and locked up, his parents left him there, and moved back to the states without him. He was later released to my father's sister under the condition she would take care of his welfare, in which she did, he grew up and had a job, got married, but I think now , he moved on to the states, everyone in the family considered, and treated him as family. His main problem was, he now had 7 older brothers to tend too, and they all kept him inline.
My 1st cousins who were all females nicked name him, "Stinky Bob", because in the 60's my father's sister didn't have a inside restroom. There was an outhouse, and to shower, it was a make shift wooden square platform, with a water hose at the top. Stinky BOB, coming from living on the base didn't like to shower outside because there wasn't hot water, hence the nick name, Stinky Bob". Lol
Something funny, growing up in the 60's, she had 3 girls, and 8 boys. Having 8 boys she kept them inline always, they did get out of line sometimes. When any of those boys got out of line, she would instruct me to go cut a good switch for her, and she always said to me, "Make sure it's a good one, or you'll get it too".
I always made sure the switch was flexible and hard, and the boys got what they deserved. They would always say, "How come you got the switch that hurt the most", I told them, ask you mom. Lol
Down the line, the oldest #1 retired from the Air Force, #2 owned his own construction company, #3 became a Vietnam veteran with the Big Red One, and after the army he became a fireman, #4 became a boxer, but later suffered from head injuries, #5&6 retired from the army and stayed in the states, #7 worked since the 70's at the air force base with the civil engineering and is still there, #8 was adopted, his father was in the military stationed on Guam, and when he got in trouble with the law, he was placed in the Department of Youth Affairs and locked up, his parents left him there, and moved back to the states without him. He was later released to my father's sister under the condition she would take care of his welfare, in which she did, he grew up and had a job, got married, but I think now , he moved on to the states, everyone in the family considered, and treated him as family. His main problem was, he now had 7 older brothers to tend too, and they all kept him inline.
My 1st cousins who were all females nicked name him, "Stinky Bob", because in the 60's my father's sister didn't have a inside restroom. There was an outhouse, and to shower, it was a make shift wooden square platform, with a water hose at the top. Stinky BOB, coming from living on the base didn't like to shower outside because there wasn't hot water, hence the nick name, Stinky Bob". Lol
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
I hear my Grandma in there! I had to pick my own apple switch - it BEST be a good one, cuz she'd only get another when that one broke. Sounds like the boys all did well. Hope the girls did also?
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