Episodes
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Episode 90 - What’s a Rubens Apple?
In today’s episode I am talking about a sweet apple that is an offspring of the Gala apple. This one is called Rubens (with an “s” at the end!) or also Red Rubens. It is an apple that originated in Italy but has become one that I have found at several orchards in Utah and Oregon over the last few...
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Episode 89 - What’s a Bramley’s Seedling Apples?
Whenever I am talking about modern apple varieties, I often start with what apples the new apple was created from. But in today’s podcast episode I am sharing the story of an heirloom apple that was planted as a seed without any particular intentions. The Bramley’s Seedling from England is…
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Episode 88 - What’s a Sweet Sixteen Apple?
In today’s episode, I am covering the Sweet Sixteen apple. It was a variety that I really hadn’t paid all that much attention to. I don’t really know why, either. It is a good apple. It has a firm texture when freshly picked and a sweet flavor. Learn about the variety by listening to the podcast...
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Episode 87 - The Past & Present of Red Flesh Apples
I have always been a sucker for unique colored fruits and vegetables. Of them all, I absolutely love apples that have a red or pink flesh. I have found many heirloom varieties and new modern varieties tha I can’t imagine a fall without them anymore. In this podcast episode you are going to learn...
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Episode 86 - What’s a Mollie’s Delicious Apple?
In today’s episode I am talking about an apple variety that has been a few years since I had it - the Mollie’s Delicious. Learn some interesting information about this apple variety that is making it harder to find as times goes on. Take a listen to this episode now or check out my blog Eat Like…
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Episode 85 - What’s a Crimson Crisp Apple?
If there is one apple that I am surprised isn’t available in grocery store across the country, it has to be the Crimson Crisp apple. This very firm, tart, but with some sweetness, pretty red apple variety is the subject of this week’s podcast episode. I have had this apple all across the country...
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Episode 84 - What’s a Duchess of Oldenburg Apple?
In this week’s episode, I am talking about a really, really, really (did I say really) old apple variety from Russia. It is called Duchess of Oldenburg. I live in an area with strong Russian influence, so I was able to find this apple variety for the first time this year. While not being an apple...
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Episode 83 - What’s a Devonshire Crimson Queen Apple?
In this week’s podcast episode I am sharing an apple that is so rare in the United States, I couldn’t find anyone else growing it from a Google search, except for the farm I got them at. This early-ripening unique apple variety can have a red flesh if allowed to mature enough later into the…
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Episode 82 - What’s a Spokane Beauty Apple?
Last fall I discovered an heirloom apple variety that is grown in the Pacific Northwest, called the Spokane Beauty. It has been around since the 1800s, originally from an apple seed that actually turned into an apple of note. What stands out about the Spokane Beauty apple is its size. Learn how…
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Episode 81 - What’s a Vista Bella Apple?
When my family was full-time RVing around the country, one of my favorite stops was up in Maine. I was there for the entire month of August and into September. So that means I got to be there for the beginning of the apple season. One of the varieties that I found while I was there was called…
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Episode 80 - What's a Prima Apple?
Back in 2021, I had one amazing apple season, traveling from Maine down to Tennessee. I went apple picking several times, starting up in Maine. This is where I picked Prima apples at Hooper’s Orchard. This variety is the subject of today’s podcast episode. On a side note, I had my first apple...
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Episode 79 - What's a Paula Red Apple?
Over the next 3 podcast episodes I am going to be talking about the history and how it is going today for some early season apple varieties. I will share a special tip in each podcast episode about early season apples. The first episode in this 3-part miniseries is about the Paula Red apple. I…
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Episode 78 - Why So Many Apples are Grown in Washington
The picture above is of the Columbia River in Wentachee, Washington. I took a trip there last month. Even thought it wasn’t time for apples yet, I got to learn first hand why Washington grows so many of our nation’s apples. I share all about that in the first episode of the new season of the...
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Episode 77 - Why Summer is a Good Time for Apples
If you listened to last week’s podcast episode, you might be very confused by the title of this week’s episode. Last week I was all about sharing Why Summer is a Bad Time for Apples. But this week I am saying it’s a good time for apples. That’s because summer is really the best of times and the...
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Episode 76 - Why Summer is a Bad Time for Apples
The 2025-2026 season of the podcast is winding down now. Only a few episodes left before the July break. As we are a few days away from the first day of summer, I wanted to do an episode that I am calling “Why Summer is a Bad Time for Apples”. I will share my thoughts on what the cons of summers...
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Episode 75 - The Apples I’m Planting: Whitney Crab
Finishing up my series on the apple tree I am planting this season and this one my surprise you. It is a crap apple. I have talked about a few different crab apples before here on Substack as well as on my blog. Apples like the Dolgo Crab, Kerr, and Chestnut Crab. I love these small sized apple…
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Episode 74 - The Apples I’m Planting: Brock
Welcome to the 2nd episode in a short series where I am sharing about the trees I am planting and why I choose them. I think any good home orchard needs to have a powerhouse baking apple. When I had the chance to pick out a Rhode Island Greening apple tree, I couldn’t pass it up. This old…
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Episode 73 - The Apples I’m Planting: Golden Supreme
Welcome to the 2nd episode in a short series where I am sharing about the trees I am planting and why I choose them. I think any good home orchard needs to have a powerhouse baking apple. When I had the chance to pick out a Rhode Island Greening apple tree, I couldn’t pass it up. This old…
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Episode 72 - The Apples I’m Planting: Rhode Island Greening
Welcome to the 2nd episode in a short series where I am sharing about the trees I am planting and why I choose them. I think any good home orchard needs to have a powerhouse baking apple. When I had the chance to pick out a Rhode Island Greening apple tree, I couldn’t pass it up. This old…
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Episode 71 - The Apples I’m Planting: Roxbury Russet
In a couple of weeks I will be picking up some apple trees to plant myself. This will actually be the first time I have ever planted an apple tree myself. I am excited to give it ago. I choose 5 different apple varieties to plant and will be sharing with you why I picked each one and why I think...
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Episode 70 - What's a Crimson Topaz Apple?
I have to say that there are apple varieties out there that I don’t pay enough attention to. They are good apples but I get distracted with other varieties. Well today we are going to give some much-needed attention to the delicious, tart-yet-sweet, Crimson Topaz apple. Learn all about this apple...
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Episode 69 - What's a Pixie Crunch Apple?
I have not been shy to share how much of a fan of smaller apples I am. I love the skin to flesh ratio you get in a smaller apple. This week I am sharing about one of my favorite small apples - the Pixie Crunch apple. Learn why if you like a flavorful sweet, small apple, you need to add this one…
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Episode 68 - Where Do I Find All These Apples?
One question I get asked of people time and time again, is how the heck am I finding all these different apples to talk about? Well I thought I would dedicate an entire podcast episode to answering that question for you. So take a listen and learn all of my “secrets”. * Tired of trying to pick…
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Episode 67 - What's a Belle de Boskoop Apple?
For this week’s podcast episode, I want to share with you an apple from the Netherlands that dates back to the 1800s - the Belle de Boskoop. This is an apple that I have found at several orchards that grow heirloom varieties. Learn all about it, why I buy these apples and why I would not want to...
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Episode 66 - Not Just Granny Smith: The Story of Shamrock Apples
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, so I thought I would share an episode featuring a green apple. If you are listening to this on St. Patrick’s Day I say it should count the same as wearing green, so you shouldn’t be pinched! There are many green apples out there besides Granny Smith, even if it is...
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Episode 65 - What's a Melrose Apple?
Some apples never get a fair chance because they do not look supermarket pretty. That is the case with the Melrose apple. Recognized by Ohio as their official state apple, the Melrose is a well-balanced, sweet-tart apple that has great flavor. The ones in the photo above are the best ones I ever...
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Episode 64 - What's a Rave Apple?
Also called First Kiss in Minnesota, the Rave apple is one of the first apples to arrive in the grocery stores in August. But is it an apple that is worth your time or are there better options then? Learn what you need to know about this variety in today’s podcast episode. Rave is another apple...
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Episode 63 - What's a Zestar! Apple?
I have been to farmers market and orchards from from coast to coast. And one apple variety that I see over and over again is the Zestar! apple. Learn why this apple is so popular yet almost completely absent from the main grocery stores. To learn even more this apple and how to find it when it is...
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Episode 62 - The Apples I Used to Recommend and Why I Don't Anymore
When I started my blog, Eat Like No One Else, in 2009, one of the first things I was writing about was different varieties of apples. At the time, I didn’t know much about the different types and how to use them but I really want to learn. In the early years there were apples that I was...
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Episode 61 - What's a Westfield's Seek No Further Apple?
What would you think if you saw a display of apples and one of them was called Westfield’s Seek No Further? Would it stand out to you or is it something that you would pass over? When I first saw this heirloom apple I had to stop and get one. With that kind of bold claim, hold could I pass it up…
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Episode 60 - What's a Lady Alice Apple?
Since I started writing about apples over 15 years ago, there have been so many new apple varieties that have come on the market. Out of all of those, Lady Alice is right at the top of my list. It is the one apple at the grocery store that I wish more people knew about. Take a listen to today’s...
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Episode 59 - What Apples Do I Want to Eat in 2026?
Thank everyone that listened to me countdown of the apples I wanted to eat the most in 2025. That episode was my most downloaded and listened to episode of the year. So I am back at it again sharing with you the kinds of apples that I am looking to munch on in 2026. Head on over to my Substack…
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Episode 58 - What Apples Did I Actually Eat in 2025 🍎
In today’s episode, the first of the New Year, I am looking back at the year in apples in 2025. I started the year with a list of apples that I wanted to eat the most. How did I do on my list? Take a listen to this special recap episode and get a preview of what might be in store for 2026. Get…
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Episode 57 - What is a Liberty Apple?
The phrase goes “give me liberty or give me death?”. Well, I am totally ok if I don’t have a Liberty apple, but they are very nice apple and one of the favorite apples of my 7-year-old this apple season. In today’s podcast episode I want to share with you all about the Liberty apple including why...
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Episode 56 - What is a Winter Banana Apple?
Winter Banana. Sounds like a strange name for an apple variety that is neither a banana or ripens in the winter. I have had this apple several times in several different states. I am ready to share my final verdict of this apple in this week’s podcast episode. So take a listen and here about…
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Episode 55 - What's the State of the Jonagold Apple?
If there is an orchard variety that I see more than any other that isn’t as common in the grocery store it has got to be the Jonagold apple. I have had this apple many times from many different parts of the country. In this week’s episode I am going to share what I think of the current state of...
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Episode 54 - How are New Apple Varieties Made?
Today I have a special treat for you, learn what goes on behind the scenes for the development of a new apple variety. I did an interview a couple years ago with Karen from the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA). I published that interview on my Eat Shop Waste Not podcast. The current...
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Episode 53 - Heirloom Orchard Series: Old World Apples
This week, I am starting a new series on the podcast where I will be sharing what’s going on today with apple orchards that are growing varieties from yesterday! I will post these every so often throughout the apple season. Make sure you are subscribed so not to miss one. The first up is Old…
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Episode 52 - What is a Ludacrisp Apple?
If a crispy apple with a fruity flavor sounds up your alley, you are going to want to try out the Ludacrisp apple. I had this apple for the first time in Utah in 2023, even thought it was developed by the Midwest Apple Improvement Association. In this episode I share about why apples aren’t all...
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Episode 51 - What is a Kandil Sinap Apple?
It’s been a long time since my daughter got to try her favorite apple - the Kandil Sinap. This is an old heirloom variety now it’s unique tall, skinny shape. I have never seen another apple. Listen to today's episode to learn about where this apple is from and why it took us so long to find it...
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Episode 50 - What is a Sansa Apple?
Gala apple fans are going to want to play close attention to today's episode on the history and current outlook of the Sansa apples. This sweet apple was created from crossing a Gala with another variety called Akane. Take a listen to the episode today and then check out my blog post - Love Gala...
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Episode 49 - What is a Pink Luster Apple?
Honeycrisp has been crossed with many different varieties to try and create the next great apple. In today’s episode I am talking about the latest one that I got to try - the Pink Luster apple. This time it’s a Honeycrisp mixed with a Gala apple. The result was an apple with a delightful sweet…
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Episode 48 - What is a Dolgo Crabapple?
You may not think much of crabapples and if that’s the case I want to change your mind today. The newest podcast episode is all about the Dolgo crabapples. Learn about where it comes from and what are some great ways to use this apple. In the episode I also talk about my favorite type of…
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Episode 47 - What is a Dandee Red Apple?
If you are a fan of the McIntosh apple and apples like it, then you should add Dandee Red to the list apples you need to check out. In the episode I share the origin of this apple variety and the difference I had getting them this year in August as opposed to finding them in September last year....
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Episode 46 - What is a Gravenstein Apple?
The podcast is back from a mid-summer hiatus today to share one of my favorite apples to eat during the month of August - the Gravenstein apple. This apple that is widely available on the west coast is a great all-purpose apple that is wonderful for out of hand eating, making apple cider or…
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Episode 45 - Update of What Apples I Want to Eat in 2025
Welcome to July. We have made it half way through 2025. So far my most popular podcast episode of the podcast, has been my What Apples Do I Want to Eat in 2025 episode. Today, I am sharing a replay of that episode and giving you an update on how I am doing with my list at the very end. Today’s...
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Episode 44 - What is a Pristine Apple?
The first of the season of whatever fruit is always exciting, we aren’t too far away now from the first apple of the season being ready. On today’s podcast episode I am talking about the earliest yellow apple variety that I know of called the Pristine apple. I hope that you have enjoyed this look...
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Episode 43 - What is a Honeygold Apple?
This episode, I am sharing about the University of Minnesota developed Honeygold apple. I have come across this sweet yellow apple on a few occasions and I am sharing my experiences with the variety. Curious what other apples were developed by the University of Minnesota? Here is a list *...
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Episode 42 - What is a Golden Supreme Apple?
I often say you need to give apples more than one chance. At first I didn’t think much of the Golden Supreme apple. The first ones I had were pretty bland and uninteresting. But since then I have tried them again and the apple has won taste tests against other yellow apples. In this podcast...
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Episode 41 - What's a Blondee Apple?
Today on the podcast, I am talking about the Blondee apple. This apple is actually a type of Gala apple that came from a mutation on a Gala tree! In this episode I will talk about how a yellow apple came from a red apple and where I have found the best tasting Blondee apples in the country. I…
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