 An experienced produce clerk, Ray a.k.a. The Produce Picker, shares his tips, tricks, and general know-how techniques for identifying, selecting, and preparing fresh fruits and vegetables. Other segments include, food news, interviews, and product demos. Primary Format :
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Episode 20 - Watermelon
Episode 20 - WatermelonOn this episode learn how to choose, what might be the most difficult fruit to pick right, the watermelon.The watermelon is approximately 92 percent water and for this reason it's important to choose watermelons that are heavy for their size, very heavy!Watermelons possess many clues that you can feel, hear, and see which tell you whether or not they are ripe. Most important of these are a watermelon's shape, weight, and the sound it makes when tapped.In order to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 19 - Mangosteen
On this episode of the Produce Picker Podcast we take a look at a particularly exotic fruit, the Mangosteen.Learn how to pick, open, and eat a Mangosteen. This delicious fruit is relatively new to the U.S. and is still hard to find. However, if you are able to buy one of these, it's worth a try.The Mangosteen has a citrus like flavor and is quite refreshing. The inside looks like a white tangerine but has its own unique taste.Much like the pomegranate, blueberry, and cranberry the Mango ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Produce Picker Podcast
Tips and tricks to picking out the freshest produce at the market. A companion video podcast to ProducePicker.com, here we'll show you how to choose, use, and enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables. From the seasoned cook to the everyday shopper, everyone can learn from and enjoy this weekly podcast dedicated to everything produce!
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Produce Picker Podcast ep. 2 - Watch Your Weight
This is a video demonstration that shows the importance of choosing the right piece of citrus. You should choose citrus that is heavy for its size or at least heavier than those around it. The heavier the citrus the more juice it contains thus providing you with the freshest piece of citrus available. Watch as I compare equal sized lemons by placing them on a digital scale. The weight of each lemon varies dramatically and is a good demonstration as to why it is important to be choosy w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 3 - Avocados
Learn how to pick out that perfectly ripe avocado! These little guys can be expensive. You don't want to get home with an old one or not be able to use it in time for that party. Watch the tricks to getting the best avocado in the market.
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Episode 4 - Coring a Pineapple
Learn how to remove the core from a pineapple the way chefs do it!
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Episode 5 - Opening a Coconut
Getting into the inside of a coconut can be tough but this episode will show you an easy and quick way to crack open a coconut.
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Episode 6 - Cutting a Mango
Learn how to cut open a mango. This tropical fruit is a delight once you know how to cut it open and get out the majority of the meat inside. Watch this video and learn how to cut a mango into cubed sized bites for eating out of hand, in a salsa, or in your favorite recipe to change things up a little. The most popular fruit worldwide (believe it or not), the mango is sure to please with its sweet taste and rich texture. Cut open a mango and enjoy all this fruit as to offer. www.Produce ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 7 - How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Learn how to cut open a pomegranate while minimizing the mess often associated with getting the seeds out of a pomegranate.
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Episode 8 - Food Newscast
Food Newscast is a news show focused on everything fruits and vegetables. If it's about fruits and vegetables and it's made headlines, it's likely to be found on Food Newscast.
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Produce Picker Podcast Promo (audio only)
This is an audio promotion for the Produce Picker Podcast. Feel free to distribute this to any web sites or people who you think might be interested in a show about fruits and vegetables. Thanks!Ray a.k.a. The Produce Picker
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Episode 9 - How to Choose and Cut a Cantaloupe
Learn how to choose that perfectly ripe cantaloupe from your local market. I also show you a fast and effective way to cut open your cantaloupe while getting the highest yield of fruit possible.
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Episode 10 - Produce Bob's Seasonal Picks (Enhanced Audio Podcast)
The Produce Picker Podcast presents Produce Bob's Seasonal Picks. An audio segment hosted by Ray "The Produce Picker" and Produce Bob Gates. Ray and Bob take you through current "in season" fruits and vegetables and Bob picks his favorites of the week. This week it's grapefruit and leeks. This episode is an enhanced audio podcast which means if you are listening to this on iTunes, pictures of the items mentioned in the show will show up in your iTunes player and you can click on the l ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 11 - Product Demo - OXO Apple Divider
The first in a series of episodes where I demonstrate how to use fruit and vegetable related products. These products are designed to make the process of preparing fruits and veggies easier. I only present products which I have used at work or home and believe to be of the best quality. Each product shown will be available for purchase at producepicker.com but the main purpose of this segment is to introduce you to some of the interesting products that are available for fruits and veget ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 12 - Produce Bob's Seasonal Picks (audio only)
Another installment of Produce Bob's Seasonal Picks. This time Ray The Produce Picker and Produce Bob discuss the transition from winter fruits and veggies to spring produce.This episode focuses on the artichoke and mango. Join us and learn something you didn't know about both of these wonderful, in season produce items.
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Episode 13 - Kiwano Melon
In this episode of The Produce Picker Podcast I introduce you to a unique, tropical fruit, the Kiwano Melon.Enjoy the many uses of the Kiwano or just use it as a conversation piece. Either way the Kiwano is an interesting and fun fruit.
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Episode 14 - Cactus Pear
On this episode I take a look at the cactus pear or prickly pear fruit. It has many names but its own unique flavor. This episode will introduce you to the cactus pear and show you the best way to peel and eat it.
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Food Newscast
Time for another edition of Food Newscast - Your source for fresh fruit and veggie headlines.This episode features a two little girls being banned for running their own produce stand, farmers markets now accepting food stamps, people looking for economic relief in their own backyards, and the irradiation of lettuce and spinach.
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Episode 16 - Picking Pumpkins - A Halloween Special
In this episode of the Produce Picker Podcast, we leave the kitchen and head outside to the pumpkin patch to find out how kids would pick the perfect pumpkin!
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Episode 17 - Persimmons
On this episode I take a look at the persimmon, specifically the Fuyu variety. Learn the two main types of persimmons and which type you can eat out of hand and which you need to cook. Come learn about this great Fall fruit that you might have overlooked.
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