The TInned Fish Files
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Type Spotlight: Anchovies
Whole anchovies or anchovy fillets. Salt-cured & oil-packed or steamed whole then canned like sardines. This Type Spotlight explores the anchovy.
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Pop-Up Recap: A Tinned Fish Tasting Packed With Surprises
On Saturday, May 24, we teamed up with Happy Happy Joy Joy in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to host our first tinned fish pop-up. Here’s a recap and some pics of this fun and local event.
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Country Spotlight: Latvia
With it’s Baltic Sea coastline, Latvia has a long tradition of fishing and is perhaps best known for sprats. At RTG, we carry a variety of tinned fish from Latvia.
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Big Announcement: RTG Now Accepts Credit Cards + Offers Free Shipping on Orders Over $100
It’s a change we thought long and hard about. As of May 21, 2025, RTG accepts credit cards and offers free shipping on orders over $100. It’s part of Rainbow Tomatoes Garden’s mantra of continuous incremental improvement.
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Tinned Fish Pop-up in Lancaster, PA: Join us at Happy Happy Joy Joy May 24
Join us for a tinned fish tasting and pop-up sale at Happy Happy Joy Joy in downtown Lancaster, PA, on May 24. We’ll have dozens of tins popped open for you to try.
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From the Pantry (and Fridge) Part I: Best Condiments for Sardines and Tinned Fish
Whether you’re just having a snack or building a tinned fish charcuterie board, there is a world of condiments available to jazz up your sardines, salmon, mackerel, anchovies, and other canned seafood.Â
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Are Sardines Healthy? 4 Benefits of Eating Tinned Fish
Are sardines healthy? In this post we explore the health benefits of fish, from why it’s good for your bones and brain to how it can lower risk of chronic conditions.
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What to Eat Sardines With: 4 Vehicles for Your Canned Seafood
Wondering what to eat sardines with? We share four simple ideas for all kinds of tinned fish with items you likely have on hand.
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Sardine Expedition Review Video Featuring La Barca Sardines from RTG
Heather from Sardine Expedition walks us through her first encounter with two kinds of La Barca sardines that she purchased at RTG.
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Tinned Fish 101: What is a Daily Driver? (Plus, 5 Tins for Under $5)
Daily drivers, in tinned fish terminology, refer to a tasty tin that’s affordable enough to become a pantry staple or go-to lunch or snack. Here’s a few ideas for you.
