My elderly mother-in-law confessed to me recently that she has a hankering for schmaltz herring like she used to eat as a kid. I’d like to surprise her next time we visit. Are there still places on the Lower East Side or... (3 replies, last updated by SL November 9, 2001)

Our synagogue wants to purchase kosher schmaltz herring in bulk for kiddushim. We’re not interested in pickled herring that you can get anywhere. Just salty herring with a little oil — prefer not to have it loaded it... (0 replies, last updated by hillel July 8, 2007)

ex-newyorker looking for good herring. I miss russ and daughters on Houston in NY. Any chance of comparably herring (esp. schmaltz fillets) in LA or San Diego (I recognize the chances of that are slim)? Thanks (8 replies, last updated by Big Swede January 7, 2003)

or sour cream or vinegar (rollmops) which I don’t care for.(No offense to those who do). I have found possibly some New York based distributors of Flaum Schmaltz Herrings in 7.5 oz containers but I would prefer to buy... (2 replies, last updated by Meg July 29, 2008)

Where to get? There used to be scores of places and and my last source in Fair Lawn stopped carrying several years ago. I checked Russ and Daughters on Houston but they appear to have only the whole schmaltz herring. (4 replies, last updated by RGR December 26, 2007)

Unfortunately, finding a kosher appetizing store outside of Brooklyn has become as difficult as finding...well, you get the idea. Where can one find find fresh herring—schmaltz, matjes, pickled? The pre-packaged stuff just... (6 replies, last updated by abu applesauce January 9, 2008)

I want to state that I love Daiters. The only good cottage cheese available in Toronto. Their Herring is the best as well. Last week as I picked up the creamy 2 1/2 % cottage cheese, and the schmaltz herring fillets, I noticed a new... (2 replies, last updated by millygirl May 27, 2008)

it should taste like...if that makes any sense whatsoever.) Thus far I have stooped to satisfying this craving with schmaltz herring served with mashed potatoes, but this is probably equally gross and definitely pathetic.... (3 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team November 28, 2008)

More or less correct. Schmaltz is usually used in reference to chicken fat, but it can also be used for other, similar substances like goose fat. And don’t forget schmaltz (fatty) herring! It comes from the German word... (15 replies, last updated by jazzy77 November 21, 2008)

In the three years I lived there, I saw all kinds of delicious pickled herring - rollmops, schmaltzed, fresh pickled – at breakfast buffets in every city from Hamburg to Dusseldorf to Freiberg. There was always lots of... (16 replies, last updated by torta basilica July 8, 2004)

– all levels. Jewish Deli Food – Corned Beef, Hot Pastrami on Rye with mustard, Matzo ball soup, Knishes, Smoked Fish (Salmon, Whitefish, Sturgeon Sable), herring in red wine sauce (hamm..), schmaltz herring, Bagels,... (22 replies, last updated by Brian March 8, 2003)

Tom, How about some kasha varnishkes, made with lots of fried onion and chicken schmaltz? (21 replies, last updated by Parrot Mom March 5, 2005)

I’ve been eating, and cooking, ‘Jewish food’ all my life, and have never actually eaten anything containing schmaltz. And I think of jello molds as fifties white-bread American – if you want something... (50 replies, last updated by lagatta March 18, 2008)

If you grew up in the 60’s and were fortunate enough your family took you out to dinner in restaurants.....Chopped Liver was a staple appetizer on many menus along with Herring in Sour Cream. That’s the way it was... (30 replies, last updated by Cheflambo April 19, 2008)

My Jewish heart skipped a beat when I looked at this menu. Liver, Kasha, Kishka, Brisket, Borscht, Lox and Bagels, Latkes, Pickled Herring, oh my! Does he cook the liver in schmaltz and gribenes? I didn’t even realize I was... (33 replies, last updated by Kasumeat September 6, 2009)