Cleaning fish is finicky. It's frustrating. And often, your kitchen knife's not much help. If you're using a chef's knife or a pairing knife, switching to a fillet knife will instantly up your game.

Shopping for seafood can be expensive business, but are you better off buying a whole fish if you're concerned about budget? The answer is yes.

Everyone had a job. The men and boys drove the boats upriver to dip the nets in the river and seine. The women waited. Never ...