PICKING FRUIT

When you are picking fruit to buy it is hard to tell which pieces to buy.

There are some fruits that simply will not ripen any more after they are picked. These fruits include Blueberries, Strawberries, and Cranberries. So when selecting these items make sure that you get them as ripe as possible.

Soft skinned fruit like Peaches and Tomatoes will actually ripen faster if you place them in a large paper bag.

Find a large brown paper bag and make sure that there are a few holes poked in the bag before placing the fruit in it. This will allow the fruit to breathe.

Next, place the fruit in the bag, make sure that they are only in a single layer on the bottom.

Fold the top of the bag and leave it in an out of the way place in your kitchen or pantry. Check a couple of times a day for the ripeness level.

Once the fruit has ripened to your liking place in the refrigerator until ready for use.