"ginny wilken [log in to unmask] XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" wrote:
>
> The Japanese eat raw sardines; in fact, there are specialty dishes from
> some regions in the fishing season. I saw a Japanese quiz show entirely on
> sardines a week or so ago, with numerous individuals sharing recipes.
> Sashimi was prevalent, but also a mash of sardines, guts and all, with
> wasabi and daikon. One claim made was that sardines contain or assist in
> creation of serotonin, and therefore are useful to control stress. This is
> not something I had heard before.

Ahhh... I hadn't heard that before either. I guess I shall have a double
helping then!  :)

I better post a message back here tomorrow to let everyone know I didn't
really die of "fish guts poisoning".  :)

Jim.