apples

So while it's still nice out, make plans to make this fall epic for you and your family.

Family Favorite Fall Flavored Recipes my mom sent

There are many events in Minnesota involving apples this weekend. Amy Barrett from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON. She says La Crescent in southeast Minnesota is hosting Applefest which includes arts and crafts, a car show, apple pies, and a parade on Sunday.

Collegeville Orchards is open after a difficult growing season.

The apples are now ripe and prime for picking, leaving my wife and me with an abundance of them and naïve as to what to do with them!

I got excited today when I ran across a study that claimed eating apples will increase my muscle while reducing my fat. I avoid squishing myself into Spandex and hitting the gym whenever I can and I like apples - I am so on board! But my giddiness was short lived because just minutes later, I discovered the Environmental Working Group had released their Dirty Dozen list and apples are at the top!