"McInnes’ enthusiasm for produce shines throughout, and her facts and tips are generally engaging and helpful, such as her advice to store scallions standing up and to avoid keeping onions with potatoes." --Kirkus Reviews Simply Produce is your ultimate guide to selecting, storing, and savoring an array of seventy-seven fresh vegetables and fruits. This user-friendly book, complete with vivid full-color photographs, puts the power of nutritious and delicious eating squarely in your hands. This book simplifies the art of selection and preparation. With easy-to-follow steps and straightforward techniques, you'll gain mastery over the lifecycle of your favorite produce, ensuring peak flavor, optimal nutrition, and extended shelf life. Inside these pages, you'll discover essential cooking methods for vegetables and learn how to freeze fruits for long-term enjoyment. Seasonal availability charts help you make the most of nature's bounty year-round, while lists of organic and conventional options empower you to make informed choices. Fun tips and intriguing facts add an extra layer of fascination to your culinary adventures! In this book, readers will: Learn how to select fresh quality vegetables and fruits, store the items properly to maximize shelf-life which includes the process of ripening fruits. - Also find options for cutting and preparing their produce. - Learn basic cooking instructions for vegetables and freezing methods for fruits. Take the first step towards a healthier you and a more vibrant kitchen. Simply Produce is more than just a practical guide—it's an invitation to a healthier lifestyle by incorporating the abundance of vegetables and fruits into your diet, you'll enhance your well-being, save time, and even reduce your grocery bills. Get a copy now!