How to Pick Ripe Fruit

As warm summer days become more frequent, the need for fresh fruit increases with it. Fresh fruit is great, but when you are faced with the daunting task of deciding its ripeness, your judgment will determine the outcome. I found a site that can make this process much easier. The Pick of The Crop Website offers a guide for the common shopper. Now you can have a simple list that will help you find the most delicious nectarines, watermelons, and apples for your family and/or friends to enjoy. The site also tells you what to do with the fruit when you get home to ensure sustained freshness.


My favorite tip:

Fruit:
Cherry

Opt for the fruit that is:
Very dark in color (deep maroon to black) glossy, plump, with fresh looking stems.

Avoid fruit that is:
Shriveled with dry stems and dull sheen; decayed (brown spots, mold, leaky, soft).

Home hints:
Store in a covered shallow container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.


So check out the site, print it and take it with you next time you go shopping.