Ideal Bite

If we said, "Open your mouth and close your eyes," what would you guess was coming?

10.18.2006

Submitted by idealbite on Wed, 10/18/2006 - 5:00pm.

The Bite:

Hint: It's our logo! Okay, so maybe we won't take a bite out of it before forcing it down your windpipe. Anywho, fall weather means apples are in season, and you know we're all about eating in-season. So come on, take a bite of a locally-grown apple ASAP.

The Benefits:

Since they're in season right now, apples don't have to travel from farms on the other side of the world, meaning fewer transportation-related emissions.
Apples are among our top sources for flavonoids, which lower the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
They're the most popular fruit in the world for a reason. Red, green or yellow, they're nature's candy and super-easy to pack for peeps on the go.

Personally Speaking:

Sara had a whole orchard in her backyard growing up, which was the setting for many of her most formative experiences. Ahem.

Wanna Try:

Local Harvest - find CSAs, farmer's markets and organic grocery stores near you.
Sustainable Table - find out what fruits and veggies are in season in your area.
Harry & David Organic Apple Medley - no apples in your area? It's impossible to go wrong with H&D, especially now that they've got organic options ($35).
Ideal Bite's Seasonal Sweet Tooth Tip - satisfy your sweet tooth, naturally.
Ideal Bite's Peeping Toms Tip - oops, we meant leaf-peeping toms. They're back again this fall.

Cocktail Fact

In ancient Greece, a man proposed to a woman by throwing an apple her way. If she caught it, it meant she accepted. (Heather and Jen apparently have bad hand-eye coordination.)

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Biters bite a locally grown apple this fall, they'll save enough oil to fill the tanks of 19 Hummers in place of transporting conventionally-grown apples.

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