Smith's Market - Helpful Hints

Here are a few good tips for getting the most out of the produce you purchase:

Preparing/Serving Produce

To slice an avocado, slice in half, scoop out inside with a spoon, and then slice into whatever size you desire.
Chop lettuce into bite size pieces and chill before serving.
To remove a peach pit easily, make sure you cut down the natural line of the peach. It will allow it to pop out easily.

Selecting Produce

Choose nice bright red strawberries.
To select a perfect watermelon, find Chris Barnes and have him pick one for you.

Storing Produce

Always store oranges in the refrigerator.
Store peaches in refrigerator after they have ripened.
To Ripen fruits like peaches faster, put them in a brown paper bag for a day or two.