Apples from Yesterday to Tomorrow

Eric Samuelson
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Learn all about the history of different apple varieties from across the country and what the future looks like for these apples. whatappletoeattoday.substack.com

  1. Jun 22

    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 worst of times when it comes to apples. It all comes down to the season actually starting in the summer. Next month we will have the earliest apple varieties being harvested (Transparent and Lodi!)! Isn’t that wild! Take a listen to today’s episode and find out why summer is a Jekyll and Hyde season for apples, so you can have the complete picture of buying apples in the summer. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Jun 18

    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 are for fresh apple eating. You’ll want to take a listen to see what apples I can still recommend this time of year. * Want to know what other fruits besides apples are good this month? Check out my post - 🍓 June Fruit Picks: Apples & Beyond (What’s Worth Buying Now) Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Jun 8

    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 as you get a nice bite of the skin every single time, plus they are super flavorful. The Kerr and Chestnut are great for out of hand eating because they have a sweet-tart flavor, the Dolgo is a bit tart for my liking but I enjoyed it last year when I made apple jelly with it. 🍎 I keep a running 🍎✅❌ Buy & Skip Apple Guide, which is a list of apples based on what I’m actually seeing in stores right now—what’s worth the price, and what isn’t, so you don’t waste your money on disappointing apples. Paid subscribers get access to it, updated throughout the year as quality changes. You’ll also get access to my apple e-book and store guides, which break down how I find and evaluate different varieties in real-world grocery shopping. Not ready to commit? You can try it out with a 7-day free trial. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Jun 1

    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 heirloom variety is one of my favorite pie apples of all time, plus they aren’t easy to find, so why not grow one right in the backyard! Take a listen to today’s episode to learn more about it as well as my blog post on Rhode Island Greening apples to find out where you can find them when they are in season. 🍎 I keep a running 🍎✅❌ Buy & Skip Apple Guide, which is a list of apples based on what I’m actually seeing in stores right now—what’s worth the price, and what isn’t, so you don’t waste your money on disappointing apples. Paid subscribers get access to it, updated throughout the year as quality changes. You’ll also get access to my apple e-book and store guides, which break down how I find and evaluate different varieties in real-world grocery shopping. Not ready to commit? You can try it out with a 7-day free trial. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  5. May 25

    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 heirloom variety is one of my favorite pie apples of all time, plus they aren’t easy to find, so why not grow one right in the backyard! Take a listen to today’s episode to learn more about it as well as my blog post on Rhode Island Greening apples to find out where you can find them when they are in season. 🍎 I keep a running 🍎✅❌ Buy & Skip Apple Guide, which is a list of apples based on what I’m actually seeing in stores right now—what’s worth the price, and what isn’t, so you don’t waste your money on disappointing apples. Paid subscribers get access to it, updated throughout the year as quality changes. You’ll also get access to my apple e-book and store guides, which break down how I find and evaluate different varieties in real-world grocery shopping. Not ready to commit? You can try it out with a 7-day free trial. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  6. May 13

    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 heirloom variety is one of my favorite pie apples of all time, plus they aren’t easy to find, so why not grow one right in the backyard! Take a listen to today’s episode to learn more about it as well as my blog post on Rhode Island Greening apples to find out where you can find them when they are in season. 🍎 I keep a running 🍎✅❌ Buy & Skip Apple Guide, which is a list of apples based on what I’m actually seeing in stores right now—what’s worth the price, and what isn’t, so you don’t waste your money on disappointing apples. Paid subscribers get access to it, updated throughout the year as quality changes. You’ll also get access to my apple e-book and store guides, which break down how I find and evaluate different varieties in real-world grocery shopping. Not ready to commit? You can try it out with a 7-day free trial. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Apr 28

    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 that apple variety is worth your attention if you see them to buy. The first apple is the Roxbury Russet. It was one of my favorite heirloom apples and I am interested to see how the trees do from year to year. Take a listen to today’s episode to learn more about why and also check out what I wrote about Roxbury Russet on my blog. 🍎 I keep a running 🍎✅❌ Buy & Skip Apple Guide, which is a list of apples based on what I’m actually seeing in stores right now—what’s worth the price, and what isn’t, so you don’t waste your money on disappointing apples. Paid subscribers get access to it, updated throughout the year as quality changes. You’ll also get access to my apple e-book and store guides, which break down how I find and evaluate different varieties in real-world grocery shopping. Not ready to commit? You can try it out with a 7-day free trial. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Apr 20

    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 variety and some cool facts in this week’s podcast episode. 🍎 I keep a running 🍎✅❌ Buy & Skip Apple Guide, which is a list of apples based on what I’m actually seeing in stores right now—what’s worth the price, and what isn’t, so you don’t waste your money on disappointing apples. Paid subscribers get access to it, updated throughout the year as quality changes. You’ll also get access to my apple e-book and store guides, which break down how I find and evaluate different varieties in real-world grocery shopping. Not ready to commit? You can try it out with a 7-day free trial. * Have you ever wondered how I find all these different apple varieties? I explain it in this podcast episode: Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe

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