In years past, I used to buy apples from 2,000 miles away in December. But an increasing number of local orchards have invested in cool storage rooms which means apples are available for months after they are picked, sometimes right through the winter. One of my favorite locals is Dowse Orchards. This family owned farm in Sherborn, MA has been in business for 200 years, and in December if you walk past the Christmas Trees you'll find their own apples, several different kinds. I've been paying a weekly visit for Cortlands (baking) and Macs (crunching). If it's a cold day, they usually have hot cider, too. Buying apples at a place like this is infinitely more fun than buying jet lagged ones at the grocery store.
- Tod Dimmick - foodie at 1000radishes.com
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