A friend of mine recently went apple picking with a group of friends.  She shared her experience with a glimmer in her eyes... bushels upon bushels of fragrant apples, ripened on the tree and freshly picked, waiting to be enjoyed.   After a lovely pick-nick in the orchard they sampled many varieties -- Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala, Honey Crisp, Fuji, Jazz...  each with it's distinct flavor and … [Read more...]