The varieties are many.
There are some excellent types for sauce and pie. Others make a great snack.
These pictured are Honey Crisp. They are delicious - sweetly tart and very crunchy. Sliced and served with a spoonful of peanut butter makes them a serious treat!
watercolor sketch |
Also they are a fun subject to paint from life. Not necessarily easy for me but a wonderful challenge.
This month we have been studying the book of Genesis at Church. Today some one mentioned Eve and the apple. Unfortunately this is a misconception. If one cares to to take a moment they would find the Bible says fruit. That could mean a peach, a pear, a fig or many other types of fruits. Possibly not even a fruit that we know today. "When the woman saw that the fruit was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." Gen. 3:6 (NIV)
Isn't it amazing how many of us like myself for years always considered it was an apple Eve ate. Just goes to show how important it is to check out all the facts :)!
Well hope all of you enjoy a perfect apple this coming week.
Hugs Debbie