Look for deep green, tightly packed heads and crisp leaves. This vegetable is a stir-fry star and loaded with nutrition. Green cabbage from local farmers looks and tastes great. Choose solid, unblemished heads. Mix with red cabbage and onions along with shredded carrots for colorful coleslaw.
Most stands have large, creamy white heads of Florida-grown cauliflower.
This nutritious member of the cabbage family is tender and delicious steamed. It's also great served raw as a crisp alternative to chips for dipping. Several stands have sweet yellow and candy corn varieties from south Florida. Avoid ears that have dried-out husks and silks. For best taste, cook it the same day you buy it.