"Doug Kanter" > wrote in message
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> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article > ,
> > "rmg" > wrote:
> >
> >> I bought some apples on sale - Gala apples - which are rather small and
> >> hard
> >> with tough skins and a tasteless flesh. They are very fibrous so
they're
> >> useful for that. What can I do to improve them? Would they become more
> >> inspirational if I cooked them and added something? I don't really want
> >> to
> >> add sugar to them. Thanks for any suggestions.
> >>
> >> - rox
> >
> > I don't know the purported characteristics of that variety (keeping
> > quality, good for eating, sauce, pie, baking, etc.)
>
> From http://www.fowlerfarms.com/apple_varieties.htm:
> "Gala, a new variety developed in New Zealand. It's got the mild flavor
that
> "picky eaters" prefer and a striking bright yellow-red color that attracts
> the eye."
>
> You'll notice that this company can find something interesting to say
about
> almost all their other apples, but not Gala. Mild flavor for picky eaters?
> But, it sounds like a pretty apple, perfect for putting in a bowl for art
> class students to paint pictures of. :-)

I really like good Gala apples. But these aren't. Thanks everyone for your
suggestions. Perhaps some baked apple slices with cinnamon.

cheers

rox