Fresh Produce

Seasoning greens without pork comes down to five things: fat, acid, chile heat, salt, and a savory background note that stands in for the … Read more

Yams and sweet potatoes are two botanically unrelated vegetables that most US shoppers call by the same name. A true yam is the tuber … Read more

If you want to know how to shell field peas quickly, the answer is short: roll each closed pod between both palms with firm … Read more

Yes, most wilted vegetables come back. Wilting is water loss, not spoilage, so an ice-water bath of 10 to 30 minutes can make limp … Read more

Fresh green beans are crisp and firm, bright green all the way down the pod, and they snap cleanly with an audible crack when … Read more

You do not need a root cellar to keep winter squash through winter. If you have ever wondered how to store winter squash without … Read more

Yes, fresh ginger and turmeric root should be refrigerated. Unpeeled and completely dry, they keep about two to three weeks in the crisper drawer, … Read more

If you want to know how to store apples for months, the short version is: keep them cold (30-40F), humid (90-95% relative humidity), dark, … Read more

To cut a pineapple without wasting it, shave the skin off in one thin slice that follows the curve of the fruit, pop the … Read more

To tell if a pineapple is ripe, smell the base first. A sweet, floral aroma means it is ready within a day or two, … Read more