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2 weeks ago

The Telltale Sign Your Corn On The Cob Won't Be Very Tasty - Tasting Table

No summertime backyard cookout or Mexican street food experience is complete without corn on the cob - and who better to give us corn on the cob tips than Jorge Guzmán, the executive chef and partner at modern Mexican restaurant Sueño and a James Beard Award finalist? Corn is, after all, a crop that originated in Mexico, and it's the foundation of Mexican cuisine and culinary identity. But how can you tell if the corn cob you picked up at your local farmers market or grocery store isn't up to snuff? According to Guzmán, the telltale sign your corn on the cob won't be very tasty is tactile.
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4 weeks ago

Find The Best Peaches At The Supermarket Using This (Harmless) Squeeze Test - Tasting Table

Use sight, smell, and a gentle thumb-and-fingers squeeze near the stem to choose slightly soft, fragrant peaches with no green tint and a golden color.
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9 years ago

29 Mango Recipes Full of Bright, Sunny Flavor

Mangoes are versatile tropical fruit that enhance sweet and savory dishes; choose heavy, slightly soft fruit, store ripe mangoes refrigerated for up to three days.
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1 month ago

10 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Cherries - Tasting Table

Choose ripe, well-colored cherries and avoid common buying mistakes to ensure sweet-tart, juicy flavor rather than hard, flavorless fruit.
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2 months ago

Here's How Much Juice You Actually Get From A Single Lime - Tasting Table

One average, one lime contains 2 tablespoons of juice and 2 teaspoons of zest. However, should you get a lime that's on the more pithy end, you can estimate an average of about 1 tablespoon of juice. Similarly, with a lime on the more juicy and plump side, you'll get an average of up to 3 tablespoons. So if your recipe calls for a certain amount of lime juice, you can use those estimates to ensure you're prepared with enough limes.
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2 months ago

This Simple Brown Stem Rule Helps Find The Sweetest Apples - Tasting Table

Pick apples with intact brown stems to ensure ripeness and sweetness; avoid green stems; intact stems also slow spoilage by limiting exposure to air and bacteria.
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2 months ago

Why You Should Always Squeeze Grocery Store Garlic Before Buying It - Tasting Table

Squeeze garlic bulbs before buying and choose firm, dry bulbs to avoid spoilage and extend shelf life up to six months.
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2 months ago

To Peel Or To Scoop Your Avocado? Here's The Answer To This Creamy Conundrum - Tasting Table

Halve, pit, cube, then scoop avocado flesh for fastest, cleanest prep; remove pit with a spoon and select ripe fruit by color, firmness, stem.
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2 months ago

For The Absolute Best Blueberries, Check These 3 Things - Tasting Table

Pick deep-blue berries with intact silvery bloom, sweet aroma, dry freely tumbling fruit; avoid moisture or mold; smaller, evenly colored berries offer more snap.
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