From the Counter
Tips, guides, and honest advice from Poole's fishmonger
Fish Nutrition: Health Benefits of Eating Fish
What fish brings to your table: omega-3, protein, vitamins and minerals, how much the NHS recommends, and which species to choose. Practical guidance from your local Poole fishmonger.
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Best Fish for Beginners: Where to Start
If you've never cooked fish at home you're not alone. Most British households eat it less than once a week. Here's what to buy if you're starting out, and the easiest ways to cook it.
How to Choose Fresh Fish: 5 Signs of Quality
Most people have no idea how to tell good fish from rough fish. Here are the five signs we use behind the counter. They work wherever you are buying.
Sustainable Fishing and Why Local Matters
Sustainable fishing gets thrown around a lot. Here's what it actually means, why buying local matters more than people think, and how to make sense of it without doing a PhD.
10 Fish Cooking Tips From a Fishmonger
No fancy chef stuff here. Just honest tips I've picked up from 100 years of selling fish to people who actually cook it.
How to Prepare Shellfish: A Beginner's Guide
Shellfish looks intimidating but it's really not. Here's how to handle prawns, mussels, crab, and lobster like you know what you're doing.
How to Cook Fresh Fish: 5 Simple Methods That Work Every Time
Cooking fish doesn't need to be complicated. Here are five methods that work every time, no matter what fish you've got.
Best Fish for Fish and Chips: What We Actually Recommend
Everyone's got an opinion on this one. Here's what we actually recommend after 40 years behind the counter.
How to Fillet a Fish: A Fishmonger's Guide
Filleting a fish isn't as scary as it looks. Here's how we do it behind the counter, and how you can do it at home with a sharp knife and a bit of confidence.
What Fish Is in Season in the UK? A Month-by-Month Guide
Buying seasonal fish means better flavour, better value, and a lighter environmental footprint. Here's our guide to what's at its best throughout the year.
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