Does an Apple a day really keep the doctor away? What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?

This week we are talking about the second most popular fruit in the United States, the one with the most varieties, the most unique names, the most colors and textures and flavors. Fall is apple season and it’s time to make a pie, or a crisp, or just bite right into a crisp Delicious, or Spitzenberg or Jonamac or Pippin. Our Guests include Amy Traverso, author of The Apple Lover’s Cookbook and Emily Weinstein from New York Times Cooking and Food. Tune in to hear more and learn about this fabulous fruit.

Try out this Month's recipe: Fall Apple Crunch.

Music in this episode includes modified versions of: "Strange Italian Song" by Juanitos, "Into Toast Squares" by Mole, and "Cheesy Radio Ballad" and "Jazzy Inquisitors" by Lisa Hammer.

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This month is all about Beans. Green beans, dried beans, canned beans, bean soup, and so much more! Beans are an ancient crop that come in thousands of different varieties, and some have really cool names, shapes and amazing colors.

We talk with Steve Sando, the Founder and CEO of Rancho Gordo, who grows the most beautiful and amazing heirloom beans, and Mandy Bond from JackRabbit Beans, one of the oldest bean companies in the US. We also hear from Farmer Emily Makrez about growing beans, and of course there will be jokes, facts, recipes, and lots of fun! Listen to find out how to win Steve Sando’s new Bean Book.

Music in this episode includes modified versions of: "Oxforf by Night" by Koi Discovery, "Into Toast Squares" by Mole, "Montmartre" by Jahzzar, "Strange Italian Song" by Juanitos, and "Cheesy Radio Ballad" by Lisa Hammer.

To hear your voice on the show please email questions, recipes, jokes and thoughts to podcast@chopchopfamily.org

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We love hearing from you. Over the next few months, we’ve got episodes coming about Beans, Apples, and Squash. Do you have a joke or fun fact about those? Or if you want to send us something about another food you love, go for it!

To hear your voice on the show please email questions, recipes, jokes and thoughts to podcast@chopchopfamily.org

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