One of the many perks of summer is the return of local farmer's markets, where fresh, seasonal fruits are always available in abundance. Rows of fresh berries, neatly arranged in blue-colored cartons, can be found alongside hefty melons and juicy cherry tomatoes. And baskets of stone fruits, from fuzzy peaches to miniature sugar plums, fill the surrounding air with their sweet, syrupy aromas.
Simply put, summer fruits are enticing and buying them in bulk is the best way to enjoy all the flavors this season has to offer. But warm weather — and intense humidity — also mean that your purchases are at risk of going bad quickly, especially when they are stored incorrectly.
