Should mushrooms be washed before using? What is the best way to store potatoes? Is "buying local" always the most eco-friendly option? This appealing, practical program is led by professional chef Andrew Sankey, who shows viewers how to classify, select, and store fruits and vegetables. Sankey also demonstrates three simple techniques for creating vegetable garnishes, including the brunoise cut used in most restaurants. The important concept of food miles-how far produce must travel between farm and grocery store-is also covered.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 18, 2013. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Classification of Fruits and Vegetables (2:10) -- Selection and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables (2:38) -- Food Miles (2:02) -- Fruit and Vegetable Preparation and Presentation (4:04) -- Bruinoise (3:32) -- Credits: Fruits and Vegetables: Selection and Preparation (0:27).