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explains. She said that purchasing local summer produce at peak ripeness will yield the tastiest results.
"Because the produce does not have to travel long distances, it is picked at a more optimal level of ripeness," she said."This means that the fruits and vegetables will most likely taste more flavorful, and possibly be more nutritious as they were allotted more time to absorb nutrients from the soil. From a culinary standpoint, ripe foods contain a peak level of natural sugars and essential oils that contribute to flavor.
Roszkowski said now is also the time to scour the stores for produce that grows on vines, contains high water content and has thin skins which usually require refrigeration because of this including eggplant, bell peppers and hot pepper varieties, zucchini and summer squash varieties, cucumbers and string beans, yellow wax beans and fresh shelled beans, like edamame, fava and cranberry beans.
She also suggested"Fresh tender leaves and botanicals like tender lettuces , edible flowers and delicate herbs .""When produce is in season, it is usually more affordable because it is so plentiful and the conditions are favorable for the items to be grown," she said."It also usually costs less to transport these items shorter distances."
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