How To Select A Perfect Eggplant At The Grocery Store - Chowhound

Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images Eggplant is one of those fruits (yes, technically eggplant is a fruit) that folks either really enjoy or avoid at all costs. But the key to a successful eggplant dish isn't all that complicated. It begins at the market when you take your pick: As a general rule of thumb, make sure the eggplant is firm to the touch, the stem and cap are bright green instead of brown or dried out,…