Get tips for picking fresh pineapples, tomatoes, mushrooms, meats, and much more at your local grocery store in this free video series from a gourmet chef.
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Summary: They say you are what you eat, so don't you think you should know exactly what goes into your body when you sit down for a meal? Unfortunately, due to the fast-paced lifestyle of many Americans, we don't always spend the time understanding what we put into our bodies. In the event that we do find time to cook, many of us make mad dashes to the grocery store where we dodge in and out of moving baskets, screaming children, and our hungry temptations. However, even though you may think that you are eating healthy and nutritious food by buying fresh ingredients, selecting the wrong produce or meat can be just as dangerous as the convenience of fast food. Knowing how to identify fresh produce and meat can add to the deliciousness of meals and also keep you healthy.
In this free video series, learn how to buy ripe and fresh food. Our expert, Christi Ferretti, shows you a variety of tricks and techniques for making sure your food is as nutritious as possible. Learn how to find ripe pineapples, avocados, and tomatoes. Learn how to find fresh mushrooms, garlic, and leafy vegetables. If you are skeptical of bag lettuce, learn how to pick out a healthy green vegetables. So, next time you go to the grocery store, learn how to buy fresh produce and meat today!
Expert: Christi Ferretti comes from a teaching background, but found her passion in the gourmet catering industry. She is currently the co-owner of Pine Valley Market, established in 2003 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ferretti enjoys preparing meals with gourmet goods, and has prepared style-food featured in major motion pictures as part of the set.