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Overview
Television chef and literacy activist Curtis Aikens helps you select and prepare fresh produce for healthy and delicious dining. Sharing information gathered through his successful career in the produce business, he reveals the tips you need to become an informed consumer.Synopsis
This handy companion from The Food Network chef, Curtis Aikens, will help you select and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables of all types, both everyday and exotic. Featuring over 150 tasty recipes appealing to both the novice and accomplished cook, this volume is arranged by type of produce--fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs--and offers detailed information on seasonal quality, grading, varieties, value, regional sources and storage. It features lots of helpful tips and anecdotes from the author, who worked as a food stylist and Del Monte company spokesperson, and makes regular appearances on ABC-TV's "Home," "Entertainment Tonight," "Good Morning America," and "Live with Regis and Kelly."