Things to Remember in Purchasing Fish.

Buy fresh fish when in season.

Choose fish with firm flesh, bright gleaming skin, red gills,
bulging bright eyes, firm fins, no strong odor.

Fresh fish sinks in cold water.
Allow 34 to 1 pound per person if buying fish with head,
tail and bones included. This is known by fishermen as

“an the round.” One pound of cleaned fish, fillets or steak
generally serves three persons.

Fresh frozen fish should be purchased from reliable dealers
in order to insure freshness.

Saskatchewan quick-frozen whitefish fillets are now avail-
able. Due to the quick-freezing process they retain their
full flavor and food value. They come in fillets, cellophane-
wrapped, ready to use. : |

Suggestions for the Care of Fish

Complete the cleaning if necessary, and keep fish on ice or
in a very cold place but do not allow it to freeze.

Cover fish with wax paper to prevent the cut surfaces from
drying.

Keep fish away from other foods to pee fish odors oe
absorbed. |

Allow nee fish to thaw slowly at room temperature.
Avoid soaking in cold water. _

Do not thaw and then refreeze fish.