Produce Picker Podcast
About this original series
Tips, tricks, and general know-how techniques for identifying, selecting, and preparing your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. Also enjoy Food Newscast, a news show dedicated to fruit and veggie news, Produce Bob's Seasonal Picks, and many other segments that focus soley on fruits and vegetables.
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Category
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# Episodes
20 episodes -
Rating
TV-G
Episodes of Produce Picker Podcast
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Episode 21 - Cherimoya
The Cherimoya fruit, also known as Custard Apple, is considered the "treasure of the tropics."With flavors of pineapple, papaya, and banana, this fruit is certainly one of a kind and worth a try. Just a sniff of its wonderfully custard aromas will have you wanting to cut into it and take a bite.Learn how to pick out the best, ripe Cherimoya at the store and how to store this fruit once you get home.Enjoyed simply out of hand of blended into a delicious smoothie, the Cherimoya is one fruit you'...
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Release date
Jan 15, 2010
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Runtime
02:42
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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 perform...
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Release date
Sep 7, 2009
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Runtime
05:17
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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 Mangosteen i...
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Release date
Mar 30, 2009
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Runtime
04:14
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Episode 18 - Banana Tips!
On this episode I demonstrate three of my favorite tips regarding bananas. Can you put bananas in the refrigerator? How about putting them in the freezer?Learn how to extend the life of your bananas and a tip that is simple yet somewhat magical. It really works!These tips and more on this episode of the Produce Picker Podcast.
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Release date
Dec 9, 2008
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Runtime
03:22
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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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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
02:18
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Episode 16 - Picking Pumpkins - A Halloween Spec...
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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Release date
Oct 26, 2008
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Runtime
04:05
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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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Release date
Jul 3, 2008
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Runtime
04:43
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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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Release date
May 4, 2008
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Runtime
04:06
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Episode 12 - Produce Bob's Seasonal Picks (audio...
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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Release date
Mar 24, 2008
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Runtime
17:01
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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 vegetables.
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Release date
Mar 8, 2008
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Runtime
04:53
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