If it is heavy for its size not too soft be sure to grab a couple. Turnips are crisp and peppery raw, but after they're cooked they become superbly sweet and will melt in your mouth. The smaller in size the sweeter the taste. When selecting turnips, look for freshly harvested, unblemished roots that are firm and heavy for their size. Store them in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Turnips are great mashed, especially when blended in equal parts with potatoes or sweet potatoes.
Turnips also go especially well with cream, butter, lemon, nutmeg, garlic, thyme, or parsley. The Boulder Farmers' Market has a variety of special events on Saturday mornings. The market sells cheese, baked goods, fresh eggs, and honey from a local beekeeper. You can also find an endless variety of fresh-cut flowers, potted plants, and seedlings. With fall comes much decoration.