understand that most of what they have been taught about fruit and vegetable quality is far from the truth. It is a small step from there to a wonderment as to whether the food they have bought (or grown) has really been the best available for themselves and their children. Perhaps you have a question, too. If so, send it to Rex Harrill, PO Box 6, Keedysville, MD 21756. Or just call 301-432-2979   Cellphone 301-992-2979  Children who give an average response to average food will give a GOOD response to GOOD food because IT TASTES SO GOOD. The response is even better to Excellent food . Excellent is the taste that you perhaps fondly remember from your own childhood when, say, your favorite uncle appeared with a delectable apple, peach, or melon.  YOU will start moving away from AVERAGE and gravitating to those growers or vendors who can deliver GOOD or EXCELLENT food. Sure, you, the consumer, are free to send an item to a food laboratory. However, the report is not free and it only enlightens you about food consumed long, long, ago. A refractometer speaks to you about what you hold in your hand this very moment . The instant information it delivers allows you to buy more of what you really want and less of what you don?t. YES, THERE IS A BETTER WAY There is a simple process where YOU can test quality at the point of sale. There is a way to test a small