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Apples: Where They Came From, How to Pick Them and, How to Keep Them Fresh Longer

chocolatemousse September 15, 2016 Leave a Comment

Apples: Where They Came From, How to Pick Them and, How to Keep Them Fresh Longer

The apple tree, which originally came from Eastern Europe and southwestern Asia, has spread to most temperate regions of the world. Over the centuries, many hybrids have been developed, giving us over 7,000 varieties in the market today.  Apple trees bear the apples which are a crisp, white-fleshed fruit with a red, yellow or green skin. Apples have a moderately sweet, refreshing flavor and a tartness that is present to greater or lesser degree depending on the variety. Many people do not know that our deliciously diverse friends are actually members of the rose family. 

Apples have long been associated with the biblical story of Adam and Eve, although there is actually no mention that, in fact, the fruit in question was actually an apple. In Norse mythology, apples were given a more positive persona: a magic apple was said to keep people young forever. Apples’ most recent appearance in history occurred in the 1800s in the U.S., when Johnny Appleseed—a real person named John Chapman—walked barefoot across an area of 100,000 square miles, planting apple trees that provided food and a livelihood for generations of settlers.

So, now that we know more about apples, how do we go about selecting the perfect one? We have all heard the saying, “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.” Research agrees!  An apple that has been damaged will start to release large amounts of ethylene gas that can pose a risk to other apples that have not been damaged and greatly decrease their shelf life. For this reason, it’s important to remove any damaged apples from groups stored in bulk.

Look for firm fruit with rich coloring. Yellow and green apples with a blush are best. Your preference for on flavor and whether you plan to enjoy your apples raw or cooked will determine your choice of variety.

In NY, apple season begins at the end of summer and lasts until early winter. Apples available at other times have been in cold storage or are imported.

Apples can be stored for 3-4 months. Cold storage at low refrigerator temperatures (35-40F) will help to minimize loss of nutrients. Over a period of time involving months, there is loss of total polyphenols from apples. However, valuable amounts of nutrients remain. In some food traditions, cold storage of apples over the winter months is still counted on as a key part of dietary nourishment from fruits.

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It’s Spring Time In The Valley and That Means FRESH PRODUCE!

chocolatemousse May 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

It’s Spring Time In The Valley and That Means FRESH PRODUCE!

It’s May and finally sunny in the Hudson Valley! That means our plethora of fresh, local produce is available to us and farmers markets all over will be in full swing.

Fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. Increasing the quantity of produce in your diet is the easiest way to boost your nutrition. These super-foods are calorie sparse, vitamin dense, superior sources of anti-oxidants and packed with essential nutrients. Produce does much more than just contribute healthy nutrients, essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they also help protect you from chronic diseases and they help you heal.  In fact, fresh fruits and veggies boast multiple healing effects, from fighting cancer to reducing cholesterol, guarding against heart disease, aiding in weight loss, preventing allergies and so much more.

There are hundreds of extremely nutritious and tasty options to choose from! So no matter what your preference is, there is always some fruits and veggies that are waiting to tickle your taste buds. Eat these super-healing picks and start feeling pretty super yourself.

Fruit and Veggie 101

Money Saving Tips

1- Create a weekly meal plan that uses the same fruits and vegetables, but prepared in different ways. 

2- Buy fruits and vegetables in season and at farmers’ markets or at your local grocery store.

3- Minimize waste, buying only the amounts you will eat.

4- Be creative! Enjoy your fruits and vegetables in different ways. Try baking apples or poaching pears with some cinnamon. Homemade soup is a healthy and tasty way to use vegetables. Smoothies and salsas are also a great use of produce.

5- Cut your fruits and vegetables at home. Pre-cut produce costs more than whole fruits and vegetables.

6- Pick your own at local farms. Late summer and early fall is a great time to pick your own. This is a fun and inexpensive way to buy in bulk.

7- To make fresh fruits and vegetables last longer, wash and dry after purchasing, then store them in the refrigerator or freezer. 

Farm Markets

Arlington Farmers Market

Location: Raymond & Collegeview Aves. Poughkeepsie.

Hours: June-Oct., Thurs., 3-7pm 

URL: Arlingtonbid.org

City of Poughkeepsie Farmers Market

Location: 253 Main St., Poughkeepsie.

Hours:June-Oct., Fri., 10am-3pm 

Contact: 845/473-1415 

Hyde Park Farmers Market

Location: Hyde Park Town Center, Route 9, Hyde Park

Hours: June-Oct., Sat., 9am-2pm 

Contact: 845/229-9111 

Millbrook Farmers Market

Location: Front St. and Franklin Ave., Millbrook

Hours: May-Oct., Sat., 9am-1pm

Contact: 845/677-4304 

URL: MillbrookFarmersMarket.com

Rhinebeck Farmers Market

Location: 23 E. Market St., Rhinebeck.

Hours: May-Nov., Sun., 10am-2pm

Contact: 845/876-7756 

URL: RhinebeckFarmersMarket.com 

Barton Orchards 

Poughquag, NY 

(845) 227-2306

Brittany Hollow Farm 

Red Hook, NY 

(845) 758-3276

Greig Farms

Red Hook, NY 12571 

(845) 758-1234

Daisi Hill Farm 

Millerton, NY 

(518) 789-3393

Wigsten’s Farm Market 

Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 

(845) 635-1570

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