Last week my niece came through town to crash at my house overnight.
I was buying produce and the apples looked so nice with the local Kroger
displaying a new breed named "Ambrosia." It was smaller, like a
Macintosh, but deep red. I decided to buy a selection of Braeburn,
Ambrosia and HoneyCrisp to do a taste comparison with.

We both enjoyed the Braeburn best, then the HoneyCrisp. The Ambrosia
seemed almost boring-not unlike a mealy red delicious but slightly
sweeter. The signage at the store suggested it would be good baked or
fresh out of hand. I wouldn't bother trying either, myself. They were
pretty pricey but being new that should come down.

I think the "apple tasting" is a good activity to share with all kids
(and my niece is 20 something!) to introduce them to flavor variations
and it was mildly entertaining.

Perhaps a vinegar tasting will be next? I have enough variety (to
include thick syrupy Balsamic vinegar) to make it interesting. Or a
cheese tasting..... ?