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Brooklyn Fishmonger Details Processing of 21 Different Species of Fish and Cephalopod

(via) In this lengthy, highly instructional video, Mike Cruz, manager at Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, details the cleaning and filleting processes demanded by 19 different species of fish – from sardine and porgy to salmon and skate – plus squid and octopus. Hand-on training and books have helped to develop our seafood game over the years, but this easy-to-follow masterclass is a revelation that’s now bookmarked for life. Here’s the species-by-species breakdown for your ease of use…

Sardine 00:41 Porgy 1:36 Mackerel 2:49 Branzino 4:41 Striped Bass 6:11 Sea Bass 7:52 Arctic Char 9:19 Red Snapper 10:16 Catfish 11:34 Trout 13:43 Tilefish 14:47 Hiramasa 16:18 Pollock 17:11 Salmon 18:21 Monkfish 20:01 Mahi Mahi 21:45 Skate Wing 23:07 Turbot 25:29 Fluke 27:22 Squid 29:20 Octopus 31:36.

“Not every fillet is made the same and learning the proper technique can elevate your seafood game to the next level. So, if you’re ready to learn how to fillet every fish, Mike has you covered and then some.”

Proud Backyard Chef Shows Off Outstanding DIY Barbecue Set-Up

From his waterwheel-powered rotisserie to his four-storey filing cabinet full of spuds and corn, this guy is killing it.

This Might Be the Strangest TV Ad Ever Made for a Candy Bar

Everybody keeps secrets, even from their loved ones. This advertisement takes that theme to a bizarre extreme.

How Stainless Steel Knives, Forks and Spoons Are Made

From grinding serrations to spoon bowls, this short video details how our everyday eating implements are made.

Short Film Uses Beauty of International Banknotes to Tell Strange Story of Money

Corrie Francis Parks animates pieces of paper currency and grains of sand to create a visual poem on global economics.