BISMARCK — Who wouldn't want to try pickled state fish? In North Dakota, pickling northern pike can be a smooth process. The canning process doesn't involve actually cooking the northern pike, and ...

Pickled pike is a classic North Country treat, but it also boasts a practical aspect: the acid in the vinegar dissolves the dread “Y-bones” that make filleting pike such a chore. (For boneless trout ...

I usually try to select a holiday or seasonal recipe for this column. I’ve been writing this column since September 2000 so I am sure that I have repeated some recipes, but it’s always fun to be on ...