A Guide To Choosing The Best Fruits And Veggies At Your Farmer's Market

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Asparagus

With asparagus, bigger is not necessarily better.  It's really a matter of preference: thin spears are more tender and sweet, whereas the more mature thicker ones have a stronger taste.  Regardless of your aim, seek out bunches that have similarly-sized spears to ensure even cooking time.  Then, inspect your selection from top to bottom: the tips should be closed and compact, the stalks should be straight and firm, and the base of each stalk should be moist rather than "woody."