Dave Smith wrote:
> Cindy Fuller wrote:
>> 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.
>
> I would certainly agree that Delicious is a misnomer for that particular
> type of apple. I never did like them as much as other types, and they
> are useless for cooking. As for cider, it is usually made with apples
> that are a little more tart, and usually from apples that have fallen on
> the ground. Apple farmers I know gather the fallen apples for pressing.
> The local apple harvest is just starting, and I have not seen any fresh
> local cider yet.


Fresh cider is tastier/tangy-er after cold or frosty nights.
FWIW, Brussels sprouts from the garden are also noticeably sweeter after
a frost.

gloria p