I am stunned at so many people saying they like Fuji apples! LOL to me they are soooooo tasteless and poor texture. Good thing there are so many varieties, since there are so many varieties of US LOL

I eat PB a few times a week...a controlled amount! I usually eat very lean proteins and use it as my fat! Plus I love it.

And now I might have to go get a Fuji out of the fruit bowl! YUM! Ooops, I'm done eating for the day...

I eat PB for breakfast almost every day... the all natural kind and just enough to cover one piece of dark toast; also put Smuckers 100% fruit spread on it and have a banana... yum

I don't think I've ever run low on fat :(.

If you run low on fat, I have plenty I'd be happy to share with you!!! ;)

haha Lena. Actually, I rarely run low on fat. Mostly it's on my "veggie days". Veggie days are days when I eat only fruit and vegetable products until 5pm, then I eat normally again. So I run low on fat when I'm eating like that, but boost it up with a couple tablespoons of creamy peanut butter. Yum!

Dance4joy, I honestly suspect that you may have THOUGHT you tried a Fuji at some point, but that it was something else (there are several cooking apples that look like Fujis). I've been buying Fujis for years--on both sides of the Mississippi. They used to be really hard to find, but they have always been my first choice because they're CRISP and have that perfect apple taste. Fujis are classified as *eating* apples, not cooking apples (which is why I think somebody must have mis-classified them wherever you bought a supposed Fuji). Here's an interesting site on a ton of apple varieties: http://www.naturalhub.com/grow_fruit...apple.htm#PARK

Oh hey...Less of Lena...have you ever tried an Asian Pear? They're pricey and I always consider one a real treat. They're sort of a cross between apples and pears--very crisp, VERY juicy. I didn't peel them initially, but have started doing that lately (the skin can be like a very "tough" pear").

I've never even heard of an Asian Pear! Sounds intriguing!

There is a "non-farmer's" produce market about 15 miles from where I live (they sell mostly produce but they don't actually grow it themselves). They have a lot more varieties than the average supermarket -- even more than the super-duper supermarkets. I don't shop there often because, well, because it's 15 miles away and because, up 'til now, F&V weren't high priorities on my shopping agenda!

I was heading in that direction today. I think... no, scratch that... I am going to stop there and see what's what! They may have gained a new customer!

Lydia, do you like the crunchy at all? I love it, but DS hates it, so I end up buying the creamy.

Lena: I'll eat the crunchy if there's nothing else, but I have this weird thing with textures. I don't like conflicting textures most of the time, so if I'm having PB&J (100% fruit spread and whole wheat bread, so it's at least SOMEWHAT okay :lol: I still love my childhood foods) I HATE having crunchy peanut butter. Love love love creamy peanut butter. My dad likes the crunchy stuff, though, so we always have some in the house. Actually, crunchy peanut butter if good as a snack all its own. Kind of high-calorie, but it does help tone down hunger pangs better than most stuff I know.

Oh, PB has to be crunchy! :lol:

I love Fuji apples, too, and Pink Lady when I can find them. Interestingly, it's usually at Costco that I find them. Now I want some apples!!

Mmmmmm crunchy, creamy. Forget the fruit, now I want a good, ol' fashioned PB&J (on 100% whole wheat, of course!). And a big glass of cold milk (1%, of course).

Well, I went to the produce market this afternoon and found it wanting... it was so dark in there, I couldn't see the fruit! I got some things but couldn't really see what they looked like until I got outside.

I don't think I'll be making the 15 mile trip back... at least not JUST to go there.

On the plus side, I got a Pink Lady, an Asian Pear, a Kiwi and a couple of Fujis. Went back to my local supermarket (which has proper lighting :lol:) and found out they have Pink Ladies, too! And about 8 other varieties as well. And nice looking cantaloupes (got one) and kiwi and mangoes. But no Aisian Pears. Aw well.

Now I've got to dig into all this fruit before it goes bad on me!

Trust me... I live in Washington State... I know my apples :) they were Fujis. IMO they have absolutely NO taste. :) LOL actually I bought some a while back by mistake... the store had a different sign over them but they had Fuji tags on them. I took them to work and gave them away to someone who would eat them!!

I hope you like the asian pear Lena :) Used to be, they were only available a couple weeks out of the year...and only if you lived near someplace that grows them. Frankly, Fujis used to be that way too (which gives me hope that someday it won't cost $2 for 1 AP!). Anyway, they might really be seasonal where you live so it's just something to watch for. I don't know if you have Costco (or Sam's Club). They are popular enough now that both those chains get them when the price is right. Even then, they're packaged just 6 or 8 to a "crate" and each is carefully cradled in a little foam container.

Too bad your farmer's market is such a dud. I don't know what might be near you, but if you decide to get really adventuresome with your produce selections, you might be interested in a CSA (community supported agriculture). I recently discovered this option myself and since I'm really trying to up my F&V intake too, I've managed to find a farm near me. CSAs are small farms (usually family run--often organic) that grow a variety of seasonal produce and people can purchase a "share"--you pay a weekly amount and you get a share of whatever is harvested that week. Most places strive to grow a wide variety of vegetables. Some also have fruits, or have relationships with other (perhaps even smaller) farmers and you can purchase an additional "fruit share". I like this website: http://www.localharvest.org/ (btw, if the link doesn't make it to the post, google for "Local Harvest")for good information and you can search for CSAs (or even farmer's markets) near you based on your zip code. I know it would push me to try things I don't normally buy at the store, plus I really like the idea of that connection to a local effort. Oh yeah, the place I found also allows share owners all you can eat/pick access to a couple of bumper crops during the year too (like...green beans, which I really DO like).

Hmm...I live in Washington state too dance4joy...

We actually have an organic farm about a mile from here that sells "subscriptions" for veggies during the season. Of course, in Alaska we are limited to what can be grown. As DH and I grown our own veggies, we don't subscribe, but they are open every Fri evening for a couple hours and I often go up to see what goodies they have that I don't grow, esp if it's something I don't want a lot of, but just a taste, or one or two (like kohlrabi - DH likes them, I don't, and when we grew them mostly they went bad). We also have a downtown market on Fridays from mid-May through late August, right across the street from where I work, so I often go over there at lunch. There are lots of veggies and plants sold there (along with crafts, and some awesome Mexican food :lol: )

Oh, was this thread about apples? :rofl:

I realize that... but regardless of what ANYONE says I STILL do not like Fuji apples LOL

The crop that seems to be grown most around here is corn. What can I say, it's the midwest! But it's some dang-fine corn! :D

I haven't seen any farmer's markets around (except when people sell corn off the backs of their trucks). When I lived on the East Coast, they were all over the place. Of course, back then, I didn't take advantge of them!

Pink Lady down. And she was mighty fine, too! So now I have 3 to choose between. This is getting to be fun!

Haven't tried the Asian Pear yet, but I love its little spongie overcoat! Quick question -- am I supposed to peel it? And, I assume I'm supposed to peel the kiwi, too? Such a fruit newb!

Oh, and back to the pineapples... $5 each here. Yikes :(.

I've never seen (no less eaten) an Asian Pear, but I found an article on good ole wikipedia about it. Their "real" name is actually the Nashi Pear, and according to the article it's eaten like an apple. So to peel or not to peel is your choice!

Kiwifruit on the other hand are normally peeled. I tried eating one without peeling it and umm... it was like eating fur, hahaha. So I'd definitely peel it.

I think you just got a bad one. Did you ever try them again, maybe at a better point in the season? Fujis are only mealy and tasteless when they are old and dried out (same with most apples). Fresh ones are very crisp, juicy and sweet. Trust me. I know my apples too. :)

But, come on, we all want you to like them!!:D ;)

Sorry, I had to laugh out loud about eating a kiwi whole, skin and all!!!!:rofl:

ABSOLUTELY!!:D Pink Ladies are the best! I have never had a mushy one. LOVE them! I am off to the store..craving apples..hmmmm...

Oooooh I got super excited today. I have finely found the Pink Lady. Bag me three and brought them home. I tried one out for my 3pm snack and

MMMMm MMmm Mmmmmm mmmm WOW! The Pink Lady is really good.

It looks like the Pink Lady is going to take first place from the fuji , fuji falling into second and gala third.

Pink lady
Fuji
Gala

Indeed... Yum!!! :T

LOL I told you so, I told you so!!! :D

Okay, okay, if I say I LIKE them, will all of you lay off? ;) (I don't like them.)

:o :dizzy: :p :cool: :) :smug: :^:

Well, I finally found the Pink Lady apples the other day. Wal-Mart had them, so I decided to give them a try. The flavor was very good, but I was really disappointed in the texture. They were a lot softer than I was hoping for (too bad, since I did like the flavor). I will probably buy them again, but they don't top my list of favorites.

Has anyone tried the Cameo apples? They were sitting right next to the Pink Ladies and I was curious about them, but didn't get any because I just hate to get all excited about an apple and then be disappointed (yes, I do get all excited about apples :p ).

I bought 2 cameos the other day and have been waiting to try them. They are huge suckers so I will need some motivation to cut them up. I'll let you know what I think...

Obviously you did not get them nice and fresh from Washington State... they are VERY firm and crunchy! But the ones I bought in Missouri last year were mushy too.... yeeks it must have been a LONG trip across the country!!

I agree.... Cameos are among my favorites too, along with Jonagolds.

LOL do you believe all of us are on here talking about our favorite APPLES lolol

Man... I don't remember Pink Ladies being so darn huge. I got some yesterday... 3/4 lb a piece! I ate one today... could barely get through the whole thing. DEFINITELY filled me up! And it was oh, so yummy. Crisp, fresh, and sweet. Mmm mmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Yah sometimes they can be really big... but other times just average size. I love it when I can find the gigantic ones!!

so far fuji are my favorite....espeically when they are real red. that means they are sweeter. i tried gala and red rome and washington apples, and i just don't like the textures. i like a firm apple. i will have to give the pink ladies one a try. i definately like the name....loved the movie grease. hehehe.

Lumi if your galas were not firm, they were not fresh. :)

Having a few days to try new varieties, I think I'm Fuji first, Pink Lady and Empire tied for second and Gala in third. But they were all good! Yum!

I wanted to try something different so today I bought a few cocktail fruit... I think I have tasted them before maybe but not in a long time.

tried the Pink Lady apple yesterday. it was pretty good. but i have to say it ran a 2nd compared to my fuji. i just love my fuji apples. but i am glad i have a 2nd runner up. something i can look for when my beloved fuji's aren't around. :) thanks for the advice on the pink lady. my apples have to be sweet and crunchy or i don't like them.

Hehe I did all Fujis last week, This week, I have a basketful of Pink Ladies. Having variety IS nice!

My mom and my great-aunt go walking by an old railroad track where it comes around a corner and splits into two tracks. They have decided that the engineers must have been eating apples on their break and throwing them out the window for years because there are 47 apple trees along a few miles of the track.

Now apples do not grow true from seed. For example: If you want to grow a fuji apple tree you have to graft a branch of fuji on to root stock. Planting a fuji seed results in completely different genetics.

As an experiment last fall they decided they would taste an apple off of each tree one day - in hopes of discovering the next "gala" or "braeburn" and getting rich, or maybe just because they are scientists at heart. At any rate, of the 47 trees some tasted great but were ugly, some looked great but were mushy, some where huge but tasteless and some were small scaly and puckery. There was every combination you could think of, but no great apples.

It takes a lot of luck to find a great apple. Just think of those gala's, pink lady's and braeburns as the rock stars or supermodels of the apple world.

Pink Lady apples, IMHO, are far and away the best, most delicious apples on earth! :yes: