An apple a day...

...keeps the doctor away, right? Apples are now coming into season so it's time to get picking! Oh my, does that mean fall is upon us, already?! Yowsers, did the summer fly by!

Today I was e-mailed the The Prepared Pantry newsletter and in it was a wonderful apple chart. It covers all sorts of apple varieties and how to use them and their flavors. Wonderful to have around to see which varieties should be eaten plain and what can be baked or both. Be sure to bookmark this apple chart!

Also, The Prepared Pantry has a free baking e-book delivered once every week for 8 weeks. And their newsletter is nice too. They do sell baking items and mixes, but there are loads of recipes and helpful tips mixed it. Give it a try, it's a wealth of information.

Don't forget that Butternut Farm is picking apples as of now and I'm sure there are many more pick-your-own apple farms gearing up to open now. Yahoo for apple season!

(Apple Jacket picture from JacquelineKnits ltd. on Etsy. Available for $12 each. (I want one now!))