Pro­duce Beat

David John dif­fer­en­ti­ates var­i­ous yams and sweet potatoes.

David John explains what Smit­ten Apples are, how they taste and how they com­pare to other apples.

David John talks about what to do with Cal­abaza and Red Kuri Squash. Try it!

How Sat­sumas are dif­fer­ent from other cit­rus fruits.

How to pick, store, and 3 ways to use fennel.

David John III explains how to pick, clean, eat and use the cac­tus pear.

David John explains the his­tory and cur­rent state of Apple Hill apples.

Chilean Navels are in sea­son and bet­ter than ever!

David John III dif­fer­en­ti­ates figs: Brown Turkey, Kadota, Tiger Striped.

David John III explains how to choose, ripen, use and enjoy this sea­sonal treat!

Learn about this sea­sonal root veg­etable: what it is, what it tastes like, how to use it.

Learn all about this sea­sonal fruit: what it tastes like, how to choose, store and use it.

All about River Bartlett Pears.

What are “Jimmy Nardello” sweet pep­pers and how are they used?

Learn fun tips for using yel­low watermelons!

Learn all about Pluots!

All about Maitake mush­rooms: what they are, fla­vor, how to use them and storage.

David John offers ideas for enjoy­ing this year’s Cal­i­for­nia blue­berry crop.

David John dif­fer­en­ti­ates heir­loom toma­toes in looks and taste; what to know about stor­ing tomatoes.

These long, ten­der beans are a vari­ety called run­ner beans. Mann’s Pack­ing is re-​introducing them to the US as Ten­der­bites beans.