Anchovies? - Yes or No
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (187979)
United States
September 16, 2022 4:35am CST
Anchovies are oily fish found in temperate waters. There are more than 140 species which range in size from 1-15.5". They can be found in Worcestershire sauce, Caesar salad dressing and on top of pizzas. They are a common food in Southeast Asian countries, among others.
I'm not a big fish fan; and I definitely don't want to have an oily fish on top of my pizza. I do use Worcestershire sauce in cooking, however.
Do you like anchovies? How do you use them?
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17 responses
@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
16 Sep 22
I haven't eaten them, but the worst part is the smell! One time I made our then young grandson Josh take his tin of anchovies outside to eat. Dale felt sorry for him and let him eat them in the kitchen.
Wait. Was that anchovies or sardines? I don't remember now!
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
16 Sep 22
@porwest That sounds gross. Now I sound like Chicaa. 
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@yoalldudes (35035)
• Philippines
17 Sep 22
@LindaOHio 
. You'd be surprised you might like it.
. You'd be surprised you might like it.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
16 Sep 22
I don't care for sardines either. Thanks for commenting.
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@LadyDuck (473766)
• Switzerland
16 Sep 22
@TheSojourner Often we dislike things that we do not have the habit to eat since we were young.
@LadyDuck (473766)
• Switzerland
16 Sep 22
@TheSojourner I think you are right, fresh anchovies do not taste like poor quality anchovies in a tin In Spain they serve grilled anchovies as appetizers with their tapas and they are absolutely delicious I think that also octopus is not something American loves Fresh tuna bakes, or simply seared in a pan with a little olive oil garlic and fresh rosemary is delicious
@lovebuglena (46177)
• Staten Island, New York
16 Sep 22
I like anchovies but sometimes those that are jarred are way too salty.
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@lovebuglena (46177)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Sep 22
@LindaOHio Have you ever had anchovies on a pizza?
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
19 Sep 22
@lovebuglena Nooooo. I don't want those salty little fish on my pizza!
@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
18 Sep 22
@porwest There are anchovies in the dressing, right? Does it taste fishy?
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
19 Sep 22
@CarolDM Thanks. I hope you have a good week.
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@CarolDM (203410)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 22
@LindaOHio Have a good Sunday.
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@FourWalls (74401)
• United States
16 Sep 22
No!! Not intentionally, that is. If it’s hiding as an ingredient in something I used that’s okay as long as I can’t taste it. 
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@DaddyEvil (147446)
• United States
16 Sep 22
Nope! Gross! I'm allergic to fish, anyway.
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@sol_cee (38216)
• Philippines
19 Sep 22
@LindaOHio lol I make mine without the heads. I remove them because gross
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
19 Sep 22
@sol_cee At least you don't have the little eyes looking at you.
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@JudyEv (352603)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Sep 22
@TheSojourner Is that so? I hadn't thought about that.
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
16 Sep 22
That's the extent of my exposure too.
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@everwonderwhy (7384)
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18 Sep 22
We like canned anchovies of our capricciosa pizza very much.
Deep fried floured anchovies, yes!
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@dgobucks226 (36490)
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24 Sep 22
A Big fishy "No" on that one. My dad and older brother were the anchovy eaters in my family. At one time pizza with anchovies was very popular. But non-Italians were not fond of fish on their pizza, so they became less popular. Although nutritious I say hold the anchovies for me!
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
25 Sep 22
Both my parents are Italian; and I am not fond of fish on my pizza!!! Thanks for stopping by.
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@dgobucks226 (36490)
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26 Sep 22
@LindaOHio Agreed 
I'm Italian on my father's side.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
18 Sep 22
No, but I too, like Worstesheir sauce.
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
18 Sep 22
I don't think I could eat a fresh anchovy.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
18 Sep 22
@LindaOHio
Me too, especially not on pizza!
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@Nakitakona (56469)
• Philippines
4 Oct 22
They're my favorite viand. We fry, grill, stew and dry them.
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
16 Sep 22
I will eat a little bit once and a while.
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
16 Sep 22
Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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