Make the most of the farmer's market * part 3

When you're at the farmer's market, take the time to find the best.

Walk the whole market, noting which vendors are selling what you're interested in.

Ask for a taste of anything you're interested in – and offer to pay for it. Buying one tomato or one apple or one strawberry or one cucumber to taste may save you from a lot of tasteless ones. "Fresh and local" doesn't always mean delicious.

Know when it was harvested. Foods like corn and peas are much better the day they're picked because...