When it comes tobuying fresh produce, it pays to be picky.
I not only considered the presentation but also the quality of the produce I was inspecting.
Did it look overripe or past its prime?
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Was it ready to eat or moldy?
They were medium to smallish in size and very green on the top and bruised on the bottom.
These bananas were a decent size and would need a couple days on the counter to be edible.
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For $2.79, I would take a gamble on this tropical fruit.
I’m worried that this fruit is already past its prime, and it looks a bit mangy.
These avos from Peru had yellow undertones that concerned me.
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I would not lay down cash for these, even at such a good price.
A six-count bag cost $5.99.
Sold in a netted bag, these fruits were double the amount of something that I did not want.
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Still, they looked good.
There were still too many for me to want to buy them, but the citrusy smell was tempting!
They were nice and small and had a good orange color, but I would still pass these by.
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All the Mandarins looked nice and orange, though a few had spots of unripe green.
A five-pound bag cost $6.98.
Gala Apples: Costco
Apples in a Disney-themed Mickey and Minnie bag?
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Although it’s silly, this made these apples catch my eye.
A three-pound bag cost $4.49.
The peppers came six per bag with two orange, two red, and two yellow.
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The peppers themselves were a bit narrower, too.
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Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
Ronnie Koenig for Eat This, Not That!
