<b>Delight in the Delicious Bounty of the Apple Harvest!</b><br><b> </b><br><b><i>Farmstand Favorites: Apples</i> </b>highlights one of the most<b> </b>recognizable fruits from local<b> </b>farmers markets—apples. From<b> </b>tart Honeycrisp to sweet Red<b> </b>Delicious, apples are one of the<b> </b>most healthful and versatile fruits,<b> </b>and with over 75 easy-to-prepare<b> </b>recipes, you will find delicious and<b> </b>simple ways to enjoy apples yearround.<b> </b>You will also learn about<b> </b>the best times and places to look<b> </b>for specific varieties, how to best<b> </b>pick the perfect apple, and how to<b> </b>incorporate apples into any course.<br><b> </b><br><b><i>Farmstand Favorites: Apples</i></b> features easy-to-prepare recipes,<b> </b>including a few all-American<b> </b>favorites, such as:<br>• Apple Strudel<br>• Broiled Sirloin with Spicy Mustard and Apple Chutney<br>• Braised Chicken with Apples and Tarragon<br>• Turkey-Apple Gyros<br>• Spicy Apple-Filled Squash<br>• Apple Honey Crisp with Warm Nutmeg Cream<br> <br>With a trip to the farmers market and <b><i>Farmstand Favorites: Apples</i></b>, you can reap the benefits of a local fruit that, grown<b> </b>without hormones and pesticides, provides healthful nutrients<b> </b>and a connection to the earth and your community.<br><b> </b><br><b>Buy Local and Support Your Local Farmer and Farmers Markets</b><br><b> </b><br><b>The Farmstand Favorites </b>series was created to<b> </b>encourage buying local<b> </b>and buying fresh. More<b> </b>than ever, we strive for<b> </b>a better understanding<b> </b>of where our food<b> </b>comes from, and for<b> </b>many of us this means<b> </b>shopping at a farmers<b> </b>market or farmstand.<b> </b>By supporting your local<b> </b>farmers and producers,<b> </b>you are also supporting<b> </b>a livelihood which is<b> </b>vital for a healthy,<b> </b>sustainable future.