Fabulous Fall Foods/Grapes (Daily Dish)
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Fabulous Fall Foods/Grapes (Daily Dish)
| Thu, 10-21-2004 - 7:10am |
Fabulous Fall Foods: Grapes
If you're in Phase 2, you can now enjoy the seasonal delights of fresh grapes. Grapes are at their peak ripeness and abundance beginning now and lasting until the month of December. Here is everything you need to know about buying, storing, and eating grapes.
Buying: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked, which means that what you see is what you get. To make sure you're getting the ripest, sweetest grapes, look for vines full of tender and plump fruit. You can also use a secret chef's trick to check for ripeness—grab a bunch of grapes and shake. If the fruit clings to the stems, they're fresh; if they fall off, they're over the hill.
Storing: Grapes should be stored in the refrigerator. If they're left out on the counter, they will begin to wither and ferment. You can keep grapes in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, as long as you make sure they stay on the stem and you avoid washing them until you're ready to eat them.
If you're in Phase 2, you can now enjoy the seasonal delights of fresh grapes. Grapes are at their peak ripeness and abundance beginning now and lasting until the month of December. Here is everything you need to know about buying, storing, and eating grapes.
Buying: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked, which means that what you see is what you get. To make sure you're getting the ripest, sweetest grapes, look for vines full of tender and plump fruit. You can also use a secret chef's trick to check for ripeness—grab a bunch of grapes and shake. If the fruit clings to the stems, they're fresh; if they fall off, they're over the hill.
Storing: Grapes should be stored in the refrigerator. If they're left out on the counter, they will begin to wither and ferment. You can keep grapes in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, as long as you make sure they stay on the stem and you avoid washing them until you're ready to eat them.
Eating: Grapes are best eaten right off the stem. Fifteen grapes are considered a serving. Because of the pesticides commonly used in grape production, they should be washed thoroughly before eating.

