Tips for how to select, store and prepare romaine lettuce, straight from two different lettuce growers!| The Produce Nerd
See how baby romaine lettuce is harvested and packed. Plus, learn what makes baby romaine different from regular romaine lettuce.| The Produce Nerd
Learn how to select and store blackberries, so that you can have the tastiest blackberries with the longest shelf-life!| The Produce Nerd
Tips for how to select, store and prepare fresh figs, straight from a California fig grower!| The Produce Nerd
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Learn how to select and store asparagus, from a produce industry veteran that spent many years working with asparagus.| The Produce Nerd
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I swear, the more health books and research I read, the better almonds get! Almonds do many great things for the body and the brain, and come in so many different forms (e.g., almond flour, almond milk, roasted almonds, sliced almonds, etc.), that it’s hard to say no to these nuts! This post is all […]| The Produce Nerd
Winter squash are really cool looking, but they taste even better! They might seem intimidating, but once you learn more about how to use them, they will be a great addition to your kitchen! This post is all about how to select and store winter squash, in order to be able to enjoy it to […]| The Produce Nerd
We all know that there is nothing better than a homegrown tomato, but when that’s not an option, it is always a good idea to know how to pick the best tomatoes at the store! This post is all about how to select and store tomatoes, in order to be able to enjoy them to […]| The Produce Nerd
Strawberries have been one of my favorite fruits since I was a child, and they still are! The trick with strawberries is that it is all about color, cultivar (they are bred for longer shelf-life these days instead of better flavor), and how far they have been shipped. This post is all about how to […]| The Produce Nerd
Whether the spinach comes loose and you select the leaves, or in pre-washed bags and clamshells, we all want fresh spinach without the wilted leaves and sogginess. Let’s make it easy to find that delicious spinach, so we can enjoy it in all kinds of ways! This post is all about how to select and […]| The Produce Nerd
Radishes are getting more popular these days, but if you are someone just getting introduced to them, or maybe you have tried them on a salad at a restaurant and want to learn more, this is for you! This post is all about how to select and store radishes in order to be able to […]| The Produce Nerd
Pineapples are delicious, nutritious, easy to prepare and not very expensive! However, since pineapples are non-climacteric fruit, and do not continue ripening after harvest, it is important to pick a good pineapple from the start. This post is all about how to select and store pineapples in order to be able to enjoy them to […]| The Produce Nerd
You can find green pears, yellow pears, or reddish pears, and although they look different, they all act the same! Pears are a delicious fruit, and especially a great switch up with apples during the winter months. You just need to learn how to ripen them, be patient and store them properly! This post is […]| The Produce Nerd
Parsley, along with most other herbs, can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to figuring out the right type to choose for each recipe and how to store it at home. This post is all about how to select and store parsley, in order to be able to enjoy it to its fullest. […]| The Produce Nerd
Papayas are a large tropical fruit that are still a bit of an unknown to the U.S. market. Although, they are similar to mangoes (another tropical fruit) in determining ripeness and selecting them, they have yet to fully catch on like mangoes have. In order to remove any confusion, this post is all about how […]| The Produce Nerd
Ever bought a bag of oranges only to find half of them dry or moldy a few days later? In this post, we’ll break down how to select the best oranges at the store — and the most efficient ways to store them so they stay juicy and fresh for longer. (This post is an […]| The Produce Nerd
Learn how to select and store mushrooms properly to keep them fresh, flavorful, and safe to eat, with tips straight from a mushroom grower!| The Produce Nerd
Learn how to choose a crisp head of iceberg lettuce and store it properly to keep it fresh and crunchy for days—no sogginess!| The Produce Nerd
Learn how to select good cucumbers and how to store cucumbers to keep them fresh and free from pathogen growth, straight from two growers!| The Produce Nerd
Learn about the six main categories that agricultural water falls under, as well as the different irrigation methods that are used.| The Produce Nerd
The Produce Nerd's Grocery Guide, with in-depth information on 55 crops by crop-specific companies and experts.| The Produce Nerd
Learn how to select, store and prepare artichokes, straight from one of the artichoke growers in California's Salinas Valley.| The Produce Nerd
Learn how to select and store blueberries, so that you get the best berries with the longest shelf-life!| The Produce Nerd
Here's my honest Kitchenaid Bread Bowl review, after using it for two years, including sharing the easiest recipes and ways to use it.| The Produce Nerd
Honest review of the Vinci Hands Free Citrus Juicer, after using it to juice more than 80 oranges per month for a year!| The Produce Nerd