Lemon
How to select for best flavor: Select firm, glossy fruit that seems heavy for its size. A slight greenish cast to the skin is desirable because it means...
Leaf Lettuce
How to select for best flavor: As with other lettuce, smelling the butt end is the best way to choose lettuce. It should smell sweet, not bitter. A...
Ginger Root
How to select for best flavor: Select clean-looking, shiny, light-brown roots. Avoid roots that have soft spots or that show spots of blue-green mold. Peak of the season:...
Cilantro
How to select for best flavor: Select dark-green, fresh-looking bunches. Avoid wilting or yellowing bunching. Peak of the season: Cilantro, like most herbs, is available year round at...
Chive
How to select for best flavor: Choose chives that are bright-green and fresh-looking. They should have a sharp oniony smell. Peak of the season: Chives are available all...
Chicory, Endive, Escarole
Chicory Shown How to select for best flavor: These greens are very perishable. They should be displayed in cold cases at the market and kept wet. The bunches should...
Cauliflower
How to select for best flavor: Choose firm, compact heads that are white to cream-colored. Any leaves that are attached should be dark green and fresh-looking. Sometimes you will...
Cabbage
How to select for best flavor: Choose firm heads that feel heavy for their size. The color, weather green, red or purple, should be bright. Avoid heads with wilted...
What is the best way to wash produce?
One way to wash a lot of produce is to fill up a large bowl with cool water and dunk it all, scrubbing or swirling as you go. You...
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