Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Small Pleasure

My morning snack was a small pleasure today. It was one of those moments that made me feel grateful that I was paying attention and not multi-tasking my way through the moment without noticing the small things.

It was a Honeycrisp apple.

I'm kind of an apple snob I guess. I like them sweet, but not too sweet. Crisp. Never, ever mushy or mealy. Just about the only apple I will eat raw is a Fuji. 'Til now anyway. The Honeycrisp is both sweet and tart. They've trademarked "explosively crisp" to describe the texture of this hybrid of a Honeygold and Macoun. 

I think it was the best apple I've ever eaten.

There is something to be said for slowing down, enjoying what is right in front of you and being grateful for the small things.

Hmmmm. . . there are four Fugis on the counter at home. . .maybe Ali will eat those and I'll go get some Honeycrisps just for me!

*What's your favorite apple? Maybe there are other ones I'm missing out on!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I thought I was the only apple snob. Have you tried cameo apples? I just recently gave fuji a chance and they will do when I am unable to find my Cameo apples, which by the way can be difficult at times...

www.americancameo.com

N.

random thougths said...

Definately a Granny Smith apple for me! I like the bitter, tartness... It so much works with my personality...LOL

Marie said...

Funny, I've just discovered those too and they are hands down my favorites. I am also partial to Pink Ladies, though.