Lin replied to Cindy:

>> 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.
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> Apple Hill is beautiful drive that is fairly close to where we live. We
> always load up on fresh, unpasteurized ciders, juices and fruit. Plus,
> there are some wonderful vineyards up there and we do wine tastings and
> bring home some delicious wines and ports. Many lovely parks and ponds to
> picnic at, too. It's almost time for the drive!

Charming as Apple Hill is, I'd gladly trade it for Pike Place Market. Come
to think of it, Cindy, Pike Place Market is where I'd go looking for fresh
Washington cider, not a run-of-the-mill grocery store. Failing that, I'd try
to find a farmstand which sold it.



Lin also wrote:

> It's still very early Fall.

Ain't THAT the truth!

Bob, looking at the 95-degree forecast for Saturday