How to Choose Fresh Vegetables

Broccoli: Choose dark green, with tight buds, and firm, blemish-free stems.

Carrots: Medium sized are the best. Don't buy hairy carrots or carrots with shriveled ends.

Corn: Ears should have fresh-looking green husks with young but plump and developed kennels. Silk should be shiny and yellow.

Eggplant: A shiny skin and green cap means eggplant is fresh. The lighter in weight, the fewer seeds.

Tomatoes: Tomatoes should be bright red and yield to slight pressure, but should not be too soft.