There is something about adding produce to a digital basket that does not sit right with me. I can’t assess how ripe an avocado is or how fragrant the tomatoes are just by looking at a photo online. A thumbnail can’t tell me how taut the skin on the onions are or what the exact colour of the packaged chicken is, which is crucial to understanding how fresh a product is.

I strongly believe that looking, touching and smelling helps us build a more intimate relationship with food. Knowing what to look for in terms of freshness and ripeness makes a huge difference to how you cook and what you eat. The more I shop for fresh produce in-person, the better I get at knowing exactly what my fruits, vegetables, meat and fish should look like.

In short: going to the supermarket in-person allows me to

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