One of my favorite fall events is the appearance of autumn’s first local apples at roadside stands. Typically, these are tender and not good travelers. You won’t see these varieties at the grocery store later in the season. They are here, and then they are not here. Continue reading
If I ruled the world, apples would be a seasonal commodity. Yes, I recognize the convenience of year round apple availability in grocery stores, but I want to miss them terribly when their season ends and welcome them back heartily when there is a chill in the air next fall. Absence would make any heart grow even fonder of this versatile fruit. My local farmer’s market carries a dozen or more varieties from late August until they close shop at Thanksgiving.