An apple a day... I'm not big on apples, but I've just discovered the best apple in the world. It hails from Australia, apparently, and is called, "Pink Lady". If you're a South African Coconut (which I think you are) they are obtainable from Woolies, although Spar stocked them for a while. They are sweet yet crispy with a thinner more edible skin. I recently read this book which was a good and informative read: : "Apples are from Kazakhstan, The Land That Disappeared" by Christopher Robbins What is their shelflife? How we can be sure there is not plenty of pesticides or any other similar harmful stuff in them? Unfortunately, we cannot relay on the agencies, called to answer these questions. Thanks Michelle, I'll look out for the Pink Lady at Woolies here in slaapstad :~) Aklimento, the shop that Michelle is referring to carries a good range of organic produce, free of pesticides and GM free. Pink Lady Apples are awesome. Crisp and Sweet. What I think of when I remember what Red Delicious Apples use to be like years ago. I have seen a couple of Australian growers websites that say Pink Lady has long shelf life. Shop for organics to avoid the pesticides/herbicides. Here is a description from the Turkey Knob Apples Growers Association in Virginia. This new medium-to-large, late apple variety was developed in Western Australia by crossing Golden Delicious and Lady Williams. This is the first truly pink apple, and it stands out from all the reds and yellows in the grocery store. Its exceptionally... |
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