Does an Apple a day really keep the doctor away? What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?

This week we are talking about the second most popular fruit in the United States, the one with the most varieties, the most unique names, the most colors and textures and flavors. Fall is apple season and it’s time to make a pie, or a crisp, or just bite right into a crisp Delicious, or Spitzenberg or Jonamac or Pippin. Our Guests include Amy Traverso, author of The Apple Lover’s Cookbook and Emily Weinstein from New York Times Cooking and Food. Tune in to hear more and learn about this fabulous fruit.

Try out this Month's recipe: Fall Apple Crunch.

Music in this episode includes modified versions of: "Strange Italian Song" by Juanitos, "Into Toast Squares" by Mole, and "Cheesy Radio Ballad" and "Jazzy Inquisitors" by Lisa Hammer.

Thank you to Reuben, Flora, Audrey, Emilia, and Frank for adding your voices to our show.

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