Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on February 20, 2010.

Humans have been eating mussels since prehistoric times, as large quantities of this shellfish could be easily farmed without the help for any fishing gear. The technique for growing mussels on wooden pilings was started in France during the 13th century, but large-scale mussel farming only began around 1950 in Europe and in 1970 in North America.

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Originally published in Journal de Montréal on December 8, 2007.

Tuna happens to be one of the types of fish that contain maximum amounts of Omega-3 - the good fats whose health benefits everyone keeps praising these days. On top of that, it is also rich in proteins and low in cholesterol.

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Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on May 2, 2009.

The term sardine applies to many types of small fish (sardinella, sardinops, sprats, herring) found in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

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With a bit of organization, some resourcefulness and some basic knowledge about cooking, you’ll see that it is actually possible to eat well and healthy without putting stress on your wallet!

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Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on October 17, 2009.

The word “clam” refers to various types of bivalve mollusks, which live in muddy, sandy sea beds.

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