Tips for Storing Peaches

Store peaches on the counter at room temperature until they are the ripeness you prefer. When ripe, peaches should be stored in the crisper bin of your refrigerator where they will keep for up to five days.Freezing-Peel and slice them, lay them on a baking tray and...

Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

Ingredients2 cups Halved Baby Heirloom Tomatoes2 small Zucchini, thinly sliced into half moons1 small Red Bell Pepper, cut into thin strips1 cup Fresh Corn Kernels1 cup Diced Firm, Ripe Fresh Peaches (about 2 medium)1/2 cup thinly sliced Green Onions1 (8-oz.) package...

Tips for Buying Fresh Peaches

Buy ripe or nearly ripe peaches. If they’re very hard, they are likely picked green and won’t develop the right taste or texture.When you get home, inspect each piece of fruit. A split or bruise means the peach will go bad quickly and ruin any peach it touches. Eat or...

Tips for Buying Fresh Onions

When buying onions, choose those that are heavy for their size with dry, papery skins, and that show no signs of spotting or moistness. Avoid onions that are soft or sprouting. Young onions are sweeter than old ones. They should have absolutely NO SMELL whatever. If...

Tips for Buying Fresh Peas

Garden peas are generally available from spring through the beginning of winter. When purchasing garden peas, look for ones whose pods are firm, velvety, and smooth. Their color should be a medium green. Those whose green color is especially light or dark, or those...