Produce Guide: How to Pick and Prep Fruits
Published July 2013: Mom.Me
Produce Guide: How to Pick and Prep Fruits
Use these tips to get the best fruits
Article Excerpt:
Fresh fruit brings seasonal color and taste to any meal or snack—a succulent peach smacks of summertime; a juicy red apple brings with it the flavor of fall. Whether you’re picking from your own garden, a local market or the grocery store, make sure you’re picking and prepping the freshest, most delicious fruits with helpful hints from gardening experts. Continue reading
Produce Guide: How to Pick and Prep Vegetables
Published July 2013: Mom.me
Produce Guide: How to Pick and Prep Vegetables
Some tips for you, including how to pick out a good watermelon
Article Excerpt:
When it comes to picking and prepping vegetables correctly, it’s important to know the growing method, signs of freshness and even proper color of your favorite veggies. Before mixing up that salad with greens, peppers, tomatoes and radishes, learn some harvesting clues—such as peak seasons of vegetables—to ensure your meal is fresh and clean. Continue reading
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