Pick of the Crop

So, how do you pick a good watermelon, anyway?

I'll give you a hint: thumping is not necessary.

What about a fine pear? Could you select one from a bin full at the supermarket?

You can with the help of today's FamilyFirst pick: Pick of the Crop.

This simple, all-text site is chock full of information of making good decisions in selecting fruit at the market.

For example:

What constitutes a good orange?

Firm, heavy for its size; smooth-textured, bright-looking skin. Green color or spots or brown specks have no affect on taste or quality.

So what makes for a bad one?

Dull, lightweight, rough or thick-skinned; punctured, dry or spongy feel, has soft spots; discolored weak skin at ends of orange.

Besides the goods on picking fruit out, you are also informed as to the best way to keep them fresh.

http://www.dvo.com/newsletter/monthly/2000/july/freshfruit.html

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