Arbroath haddock using traditional methods dating back to the late 19th century where the fish are first salted overnight to preserve them, before being left tied in pairs to dry. Next, the dried fish are hung in a special barrel containing a hardwood fire and covered with a lid. After around an hour of smoking, the fish are golden brown and ready to eat. The preparation of smokies remains a cottage industry in Arbroath, centred almost exclusively at the harbour area. However, one larger processor, RR Spink, supplied Arbroath smokies to several UK supermarket chains. It appears that, nowadays, the firm
Nothing Without You (Smokie Norful album) Nothing Without You (Smokie Norful album) Nothing Without You is the second studio album from Contemporary Gospel singer Smokie Norful. The album was released on October 5, 2004 through EMI Gospel. In 2005, a Special Edition which included a DVD was released. All songs written by Smokie Norful, except where noted. At the 36th GMA Dove Awards, the song "In the Middle" was nominated to a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. The album peaked at #57 on "Billboard" 200, #15 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #4 on Billboard's Christian Albums, and #1 on Billboard's Gospel Albums.