On Saturday took Dad along to the fish mongers. He was curious to see the kind of fish that we get in London.He liked it which is saying a lot, cos' my Dad knows his fish. Since we come from Kerala, eating fish is in our blood and knowing our fresh fish from the stale ones is another thing which is in our blood.

I love to touch fish and feel it before I buy. So obviously I cannot stand the packaged varieties that we get in Tescoes. Sainsburys etc.

Dad was really surprised to see such fresh fish and that too sea food like Mussels, clams, squid, jack fish etc etc. You could see from the smile on his face that he was impressed. We ended up buying Mackerel and Trout.

When we reached home he kept telling Mom how fresh and good quality the fish was ...:-)))

How to tell whether the fish is fresh

1. Touch it and it should feel firm
2. Use your finger and lightly press the flesh and release the fingers .The flesh should return to its position once u lift ur fingers.
3. The eyes should not be bloody
4. The skin should be silvery and glittery.
5. If possible lift the gills and see the colour inside. Fresh fish would have a rosy pink/red colour inside.
6. Smell it...fresh fish does not smell....yeah believe me.
7. Lastly...trust your instinct.