Dave Smith > wrote:

> 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.

Sounds like a good recipe for e-coli juice. Trustworthy
manufacturers who aren't trying to skimp don't use fallen apples.

-sw