An Apple A Day...

Fall is here and it is time for apple picking in New England. Did you know that New England is home to 40 varieties of apples? And you thought there were only red and green! Beyond those that are native, the list of apples you can pick in New England is extensive: Cortland, Empire, Macoun, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Paula Red, Gala, Honeycrisp, Gold Delicious, Mutsu, Fuji, Ginger Gold, and Rome. The University of Massachusetts Cold Spring Orchard grows over 100 varieties in its orchard! For a listing of other orchards see New England Apples or Northern New England.com.

Once you have those apples, what do you do with them? Besides eating them raw, there are plenty of dishes to cook. Of course, Google returns lots of recipes when you search. Paula Deen, Simply Recipes, and Julia Child are always good starting points.

And remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!