You might ask, what are the advantages of getting to know your fresh food retailer?
Each retailer is an expert in their field, they can help educate you about their products, give you meal solutions for when you’re time poor and they can help you understand how and why prices may vary from day to day or week to week.
This week I spoke to my local Westfield fish monger, to get a real understanding of why we should get to know our retailers. He shared information about how he buys seafood, seasonal produce and some great meal solutions.
Seafood prices vary day-to-day, this is due to the fact that the fish monger has go to the seafood market and bid for his produce at an auction. I also found out that seafood like fruit and vegetables have seasons. So when, let’s say, flathead are in abundance, the price will be lower than when they are not.
He also told me about many of his meal solutions, these are premade meals, ready to cook. He had fish kebabs, marinated octopus, marinated prawn skewers and marinara mix. These are great for when we don’t have time to prepare healthy meals from scratch.
Your fresh food retailer can give you give you great advice on cooking times - especially needed when you’re up for trying something new! - storage tips and seasonal ingredients.
Getting to know you fresh food retailer will improve your food knowledge and will help you on your way to becoming a more confident cook.
