Apples from Yesterday to Tomorrow

9:07

Episode 67 - What's a Belle de Boskoop Apple?

Apples from Yesterday to Tomorrow ·

2026/03/24

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 try to make a big stack of them in a grocery store (I use to work in produce!).* Tired of trying to pick out the best apple in the grocery store only to bring home something that wasn’t any good. Then you

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11:27

Episode 66 - Not Just Granny Smith: The Story of...

Apples from Yesterday to Tomorrow ·

2026/03/16

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 rare to find any other green apple in the grocery store. This episode is a throwback to one of my popular episodes of all time about the Shamrock apple. Take a listen and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.If you

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10:16

Episode 65 - What's a Melrose Apple?

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2026/03/02

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 had in my life. Grocery stores won’t carry an apple that has all that browning on the skin, even though it is perfectly harmless. I would love to see that changed in markets but you can still find Melrose

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7:45

Episode 64 - What's a Rave Apple?

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2026/02/23

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 variety that was created by crossing an apple with a Honeycrisp. I have an entire list of them you can check out here - 20 Apples Related to Honeycrisp ApplesI am rolling out a new perk for premium

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9:11

Episode 63 - What's a Zestar! Apple?

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2026/02/16

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 in season, check out my blog post - Zestar! Apple: Taste, Uses, and How It Compares to HoneycrispI am rolling out a new perk for premium subscribers: 🍎✅❌ The Buy & Skip Apple Guide for Today. It is a

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13:35

Episode 62 - The Apples I Used to Recommend and Why I...

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2026/02/09

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 recommending to people but over time that has changed.Take a listen to this episode to why I have changed and what apples I am saying you should get today.I am rolling out a new perk for premium subscribers: 🍎✅❌ The

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13:53

Episode 61 - What's a Westfield's Seek No Further Apple?

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2026/02/02

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 - after buying this apple I would need not seek any further! Did I arrive at the ultimate apple? In this week’s podcast episode I will share about my experience with this apple and why you probably have

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8:26

Episode 60 - What's a Lady Alice Apple?

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2026/01/26

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 episode to learn more about it and why I love it so much.You can also head over to the blog and read more about - What Does a Lady Alice Apple Taste Like? Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at

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16:42

Episode 59 - What Apples Do I Want to Eat in 2026?

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2026/01/23

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 page to get more info on the apples I shared as well as to suggest some apples for me to try. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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15:03

Episode 58 - What Apples Did I Actually Eat in 2025 🍎

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2026/01/13

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 full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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9:01

Episode 57 - What is a Liberty Apple?

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2025/11/10

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 it may have received that name and how I saw why firsthand myself! Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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7:34

Episode 56 - What is a Winter Banana Apple?

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2025/10/27

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 where they came from and what my thoughts are. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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11:12

Episode 55 - What's the State of the Jonagold Apple?

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2025/10/23

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 this apple and why I find that it’s often a hit or miss variety. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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25:21

Episode 54 - How are New Apple Varieties Made?

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2025/10/13

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 biggest claim to fame for MAIA is the Evercrisp apple. They have lots of new varieties that any crisp apple lover is going to go wild for. I already talked about the Ludacrisp apple on the podcast.They also

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12:10

Episode 53 - Heirloom Orchard Series: Old World Apples

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2025/10/06

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 World Apples in Ridgefield, WA. This place was on my must have list for a year until I recently got to go. I spoke with the owner, Luana who joyfully shared with me about the orchard, how it started, and how it’s

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11:31

Episode 52 - What is a Ludacrisp Apple?

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2025/09/29

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 best when you eat them fresh of the tree, with is especially important as we head into the last month of the apple harvest. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at

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11:46

Episode 51 - What is a Kandil Sinap Apple?

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2025/09/22

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 again. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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8:20

Episode 50 - What is a Sansa Apple?

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2025/09/15

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 Apples? You'll Flip for Sansa Apples! Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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10:11

Episode 49 - What is a Pink Luster Apple?

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2025/09/08

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 and tart balance that is firm in a different way than Honeycrisp and has a pink hue to it. Learn all about how this apple came and why I am excited about its prospects. Get full access to What Apple to Eat

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9:41

Episode 48 - What is a Dolgo Crabapple?

Apples from Yesterday to Tomorrow ·

2025/09/02

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 crabapple - the Chestnut Crab apple. It’s actually one of my favorite apples period, so make sure to click that link to learn more about it. There is also crabapples with names like Wickson, Whitney, and

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