The article discusses the challenges of buying fish in supermarkets, particularly when the fish is pre-packaged and lacks visible freshness indicators. Expert Jon Rowley, known as the 'fish missionary,' provides insights into selecting quality fish in a supermarket environment. His tips include paying attention to smellsâfresh fish should not have a strong fishy odorâand observing the store's cleanliness. Rowleyâs enthusiasm for fish leads him to visit multiple stores in one day, emphasizing the importance of proper handling and quality in common grocery settings.
First, notice the smell: No matter how much fish is being sold, the store should not smell fishy. If it does, leave. Second, it should be antiseptically clean.
Rowley was undaunted. 'Sure,' he said. We expected to take Rowley to a couple of supermarkets, feed him lunch and wave good-bye. We had not reckoned with a man who is by fish obsessed.'
Julia Child calls Jon Rowley 'the fish missionary.' His Seattle company, Fish Works, teaches chefs how to buy the very best.
We were exhausted; Rowley was ready to keep going. He was deeply disappointed that we didn't have time to drive to Cerritos, to Glendale, to Montebello.
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