Adam's Apples

Although others have asked about my refrigerator , it isn't really a back door to Narnia . There's nothing special about it. But on Monday, when I went hunting for my last review apple of the year, I found some surprises.

Scarlett O’Hara has a reputation as an apple that improves in storage. I waited two weeks before trying one of these, and then another month and a half before tasting the second. Quick take: This handsome flavorful apple juxtaposes some unexpected tastes in an appealing way. It has a great crunch, and is a first-rate keeper.

I ate my last Ashmead's Kernel today, surprisingly good after several months in my refrigerator. (That said, my fridge sometimes resembles the wardrobe to Narnia in the way it can cough up apples I did not realize I still had.)

Winter market came early this year! You could buy 14 different kinds of apples there today, as follows.