Avocados are one fruit that ripens off the tree.
Pineapples are native to Brazil and were common in South and Central America long before they were brought to Hawaii, now the world's leading producer of of this sweet, acidic fruit.
If you've got a great, vine-ripened tomato, don't kill its flavor by storing it in the refrigerator!
With this method of peeling an orange, you won't get your hands covered in juice or peel under your fingernails. If your aim is to "section" the orange (remove all the membrane to use chunks in...
Herbs tend to be expensive, and you usually have to buy more than you need for one dish. Make the most of your hard-earned cash by keeping your herbs fresh as long as possible.
The peak season for asparagus is April through May in the western states, and May through July in the rest of the United States.
These delicate vegetables need moisture and can't be stored for long. It's best to use them soon after purchasing.
The versatile broccoli is generally available year-round. Broccoli stems are just as edible as the florets, so don't be deterred from broccoli with thick stalks.
Whatever type of apples you choose, keep them fresh by following these simple steps.
An apple a day is a fine thing if you've got some good apples. Because apples can run the gamut from piercingly tart to refreshingly sweet, you won't get bored with them, either. Follow these tips...
Luscious, silky avocados are a luxurious treat. A vegetable in some parts of the world and a fruit in others, avocados are also incredibly versatile.
Bananas are easily digested by almost anyone and well-liked by most people; plus, they have more potassium than almost any other fruit. And they are usually really cheap!
Half the world eats bananas raw and sweet, while the other half cooks it as a starchy vegetable. Whichever way you choose to partake of this tropical fruit, careful storage can make bananas all...
Although artichokes are available year-round, spring is the peak time of year for them, with a secondary peak season in October.
In general, try to only cook the amount of pasta you're going to eat. However, if you just can't finish that huge lasagna you made, here are some tips for storing it.
Persimmons come in two varieties: Hachiya and Fuyu. One is crunchy, the other soft.
Keep these "apples of the Orient" fresh and ripe to eat by following these simple steps.
The way to cut and eat a persimmon depends on what kind of persimmon it is: Hachiya or Fuyu.
Spring to early summer is the major season for papayas, with another peak in the fall. However, these tasty fruits are available year-round.
Ripe papayas moisten the lungs, relieve coughs and asthma, and are excellent sources of vitamins A, C and E. But whatever your use, keep papayas ripe, fresh and ready to use.
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