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June 19, 2006
How to Buy the Freshest Produce
When you purchase produce, do you know how to pick the freshest pieces? Looking at a fruit or a vegetable won’t tell you if a piece is ripe. You need to pick it up, smell it, thump it, even shake it. Here are some tips:
* Tomatoes should be smooth, somewhat firm and have a slight aroma.
* Zucchini should be medium sized with smooth, glossy skin.
* Cucumbers should be firm and dark green without soft ends.
* Honeydew melon should be waxy white in color with only a slight green cast. The end should give slightly when pressed on.
* Cantaloupe should have noticeable netting, smell like cantaloupe and should feel solid when you shake it — no rattling seeds.
* Peaches should feel soft but firm with a creamy or yellow skin color.
At home, store all produce properly and eat it within a few days for maximum taste and nutrition.
Posted by Lisa at June 19, 2006 02:54 PM
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