What are you doing and eating for Apple Day?

[platinumsage]

Today is Apple Day. What varieties of apples are you eating, and what apple-related things are you doing such as visiting orchards etc.?

I‘m staying at home all day and there are no apples in the house.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

I don't like apples

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I have no apples.

But I'm about to go to Marks so will pick some up. Might buy an apple-based product too, like a pie.

 

[UrbaneFox]

Today is Apple Day. What varieties of apples are you eating, and what apple-related things are you doing such as visiting orchards etc.?

They could have given us advance notice, rather than just springing it on us. I'd have organised a trip to Chegworth Apple Farm if I'd known.

Instead I've just logged on to my, er, apple. That's all.

 

[Pickman's model]

I don't like apples

A kipper is an acceptable alternative

 

[Pickman's model]

I have no apples.

But I'm about to go to Marks so will pick some up. Might buy an apple-based product too, like a pie.

Look about in m&s and put two in your pocket, if they have them loose

 

[colacubes]

I will be eating an apple from my apple tree I don't know what variety it is though

 

[Pickman's model]

I will be eating an apple from my apple tree I don't know what variety it is though

It will be Eton

 

[andysays]

I didn't know it was apple day until I saw the thread, but I've already eaten an apple.

I may even eat a second one later as it's a special day.

 

[colacubes]

It will be Eton

Pfft. No chance. Only PFWC apples in this house.

ETA - also just seen what you did there

 

[Pickman's model]

A kipper is an acceptable alternative

In northeast Lincolnshire there's a famous expression that a kipper a week keeps you fine and sleek, a local equivalent of an apple a day

 

[Pickman's model]

Pfft. No chance. Only PFWC apples in this house.

ETA - also just seen what you did there

 

[fishfinger]

A kipper is an acceptable alternative

Magritte agrees.

 

[Pickman's model]

Magritte agrees.

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He always gnawed his kippers, whereas nowadays everyone uses a knife and fork

 

[Argonia]

I've eaten a jacket potato. Pomme de terre innit.

 

[Chilli.s]

Reely fancy a kipper with stewed apple now

 

[fishfinger]

I've eaten a jacket potato. Pomme de terre innit.

At one time, apple meant fruit in general...

 

[Saffy]

I had one of my favourite snacks which is pink lady apple slices dipped into peanut butter.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I've bought 8 each of kissabel apples and laxton superb apples. The kissabel ones are some bastardised hybrid but are red inside so that was enough for me to buy them.

 

[Saffy]

I can't stand fluffy apples. They're so awful.

 

[Argonia]

Another way to celebrate Apple Day is to participate in the Apple Wassail, a traditional form of this ancient practice often performed as part of an Apple Day celebration. As part of the practice, bread will be laid on the roots of trees which were then doused with cider. This practice was said to bless the trees and bring about good harvests.

National Apple Day

Gobble down an apple, make a delicious apple dessert or savory dish, or join an apple day event for food, games, activities and more during apple season.

www.daysoftheyear.com

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Genuine question Mrs Miggins - why don't you like apples?

They're lovely and refreshing, and great for baking stuff.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Genuine question Mrs Miggins - why don't you like apples?

They're lovely and refreshing, and great for baking stuff.

I just don't really like them. They are nice in cooked/baked things but I would never think "ooh I'll eat an apple".
Maybe it's the texture - I don't know - I just really don't care for them.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I just don't really like them. They are nice in cooked/baked things but I would never think "ooh I'll eat an apple".
Maybe it's the texture - I don't know - I just really don't care for them.

That's very sad - they're lovely things. You're missing out.

 

[nogojones]

Didn't know it was apple day, but I shoved a julienned Cox in a red cabbage slaw anyway

 

[Kevbad the Bad]

I had an Ashmead's Kernel at around midday, a nice crisp eater. Tonight I'll have a Bramley cooker cored and stuffed with mincemeat and some nice thick yoghurt.