Description

Discover how to choose, store, and enjoy 150 fruits and vegetables — with recipes from around the world.

Fresh Picked: A Shopper's Culinary Field Guide to Produce is your essential companion for navigating the grocery store, farmers market, or garden harvest with confidence. Packed with beautiful photos, practical tips, and flavorful recipes, this book shows you how to get the best out of every fruit and vegetable.

Inside you'll find:

100 Vegetables & 50 Fruits — each with a photo, origin story, peak season, and storage tips. Practical Guidance — how to tell when produce is ripe, how to keep it fresh longer, and what to avoid at the store. Delicious Recipes — quick everyday ideas plus authentic dishes that highlight each ingredient's traditional roots. Simple Eating Tips — for fruits, learn at a glance the best ways to enjoy them at their freshest.

Whether you're a home cook, gardener, farmers market enthusiast, or someone who just wants to waste less and eat better, Fresh Picked will inspire you to bring more variety and flavor to your kitchen.

Great for shoppers who want confidence in picking produce
Perfect for families looking for healthy, easy meals
A valuable reference for foodies, gardeners, and cooking students

Take the guesswork out of grocery shopping and start cooking with confidence.