On Fri 26 Sep 2008 09:51:30a, Cindy Fuller told us...

> I live in Washington, apple capital of the US. One would think that
> real sweet apple cider would be readily available in the fall. WRONG!!!
> Last night I wanted to braise pork chops, so I stopped at the local
> grocery to get some cider. The only item the store carried that was
> remotely close to cider was "Simply Apple" apple juice. The chops came
> out fine, but it is a befuddlement to me. Perhaps it's all the orchard
> owners here who insist on growing red delicious apples (which, in my
> opinion, are seriously overrated). My relatives and friends in the
> orchard business in NY would be appalled.
>
> Cindy
>

We were always able to get good cider in various forms back in Ohio. Good
cider is hard to find here in AZ, but occasionally I do find it.

Years ago, delicious apples used to be, well, "delicious". I think they
have bred the flavor out of them in an attempt to extend transportation and
shelf life.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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