Celebrating Cider
IF APPLES were not remarkable enough for their variety for fresh eating or their versatility when cooked, they are utterly…
Apple Pie, Cameos, and Trademarks
WHAT APPLE makes the best apple pie? Food writer Ken Haedrich, in his 2002 book Apple Pie Perfect, says that almost…
Art in the Orchard
APPLE ORCHARDS, in addition to producing beautiful fruit, are natural sculpture parks. Walking among the vigorous and prolific trees, their…
Jonagold, and New England Apple Muffins
WITH OCTOBER comes a rush of late-season apples, from the New England heirlooms Baldwin and Northern Spy, to a trio…
McIntosh, Still the Gold Standard
THE APPLE is an amazing food. It comes in all colors and shapes. It is extremely prolific, and it is…
The World’s Second-Best Apple Pickles
WE HAD NEVER HEARD of apple pickles before Jim Bair, president and CEO of USApple, casually mentioned them at dinner…
Apples for All Ages and Places
IF, as the English poet and hymnodist William Cowper (1731-1800) said, “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all…
Flowers in the Orchard
APPLE GROWERS are great gardeners. It stands to reason, as they have the skills and passion for growing things on…
When To Pick Apples, and Apple Pie Pancake
APPLE SEASON is full upon us! But depending on where you live, you may find some varieties are earlier than…
Sizing Up the 2019 Apple Crop, and a Fulfilling Apple Hero
NEW ENGLAND EXPECTS an average to above-average 2019 apple crop in most locations. The season has been running a little…
New Season, New Website, and Apple Tart with Mascarpone
GOOD NEWS, apple lovers! The 2019 New England apple crop has arrived. Early season varieties are now being picked at…
Apple Pie Bakers, Start Your Ovens!
ANY TIME is a good time for apple pie, but the bountiful fresh harvest presents plentiful opportunities for experimenting or…