| 11. | Remove pulp from garlic by slicing off stem end and gently squeezing skin.
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| 12. | Discard the stem ends, and wash and pat dry the leaves.
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| 13. | Score tomatoes with an X opposite the stem end, using a paring knife.
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| 14. | Trim stem end off green and wax beans and cut beans in half.
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| 15. | A sniff at the stem end should detect a sweet, light floral aroma.
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| 16. | Trim off stem end, scrape out seeds and cut out ribs.
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| 17. | There should also be an appetizing smell at the stem end.
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| 18. | The cut side should be toward the water, with the stem end up.
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| 19. | Slice off about 3 / 4 inch from stem end, leaving skin on.
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| 20. | The lemon should have a green button on the stem end.
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