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Apples
I'm from the Apple Isle, also known as Tasmania, a beautiful island off the south east coast of Australia. The contrast between it and another apple location, the Big Apple (New York) is enormous.
Apples are in our blood - not that we grew apples - we ate, and we eat, them. Fresh, dried, stewed, in crumbles, in pies, or covered in toffee. See these popular apple recipes. We even drink apples - fresh apple juice or apple cider.
I can't think of a more versatile fruit. We eat it, cook it, drink it, wear it (on T-shirts), visit it (big apples, apple isles), we have stories about it (Snow White), sayings about it ('an apple a day'), we paint it (think still lifes of fruit).
This lens pulls together this information - recipes, apple art, books, apple crate labels, apple cocktails, wearable apples, great photos - 'mmm that's apples mate!' And travel information on the apple isle (Tasmania) - you can even book a holiday to go there or go to the Big Apple.
Contents at a Glance
Apple Images
Apple folklore
In Greek myths we hear of Hera, the queen of gods and her apple trees given as a wedding gift from Gaia, the earth mother. The apples were said to have magical powers, golden and tasted like honey.
According to Christopher Faraone in his book Ancient Greek Love Magic, apples are associated with wedding rituals. Apples are used in eros magic to make a woman fall for the man who throws them at her. Throwing an apple is to elicit desire and so it was customary to eat apples on your wedding night.
In norse mythology apples are the symbol of eternal youth. In China they represent peace, and the apple blossom is a symbol of women's beauty.
Oh, give me my apples!
In the book of Genesis, is the story about Eve eating the apple (or was it? some think it quince, pomegranate, or tomato!). Why apple? Apparently the apple had various meanings including being a tempting love fruit with possible sexual overtones.
So what about apple isle and big apple. I just can't help making apple connections.
The "big apple" name originated during the 30's and 40's when jazz was popular in clubs in New York. There was a popular dance called the 'big apple'. And Manhattan became known for having 'lots of apples on the tree' - lots of places to play jazz.
The term "apple isle" for Tasmania arose because at one stage Tasmania was one of the world's major apple producers. The term also stuck because the shape of the island is a little like an apple.
Apple recipe links
Organic Apple Juice
Cloudy apple juice is one of the hidden wonders of more...1 point
botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Apple - Herb Profile and Information
Apple Moyse is an old English confection, no two r more...0 points
Apple Cake Recipes
A spiced apple snack cake with crumb topping, and more...0 points
Apple Recipes & Photos - Joyofbaking.com
Apples come in so many colors, shapes, and sizes. more...0 points
Apple recipes, apple tips and tricks
A website that has dozens of great apple recipes, more...0 points
Curried Apple Couscous Recipe - 101 Cookbooks
101 Cookbooks: Curried Apple Couscous Recipe, Cook more...0 points
Great Apple Disasters
(2) Plying apples with chemicals that harm us and the environment
(3) Sinking your teeth into an apple and finding half a worm
(4) Sinking your teech into an apple and finding nothing resembling an apple
(5) Preparing an apple dessert and finding brown stuff around the core
Apples in Art
Many artists have drawn, painted, sculpted apples.
- Cezanne's Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses
- This is just one of Cezanne's still life paintings involving apples.
- Courbet's Still Life with Apples and a Pomegranate
- Courbet at the National Gallery, London
- Claude Monet's Apples and grapes
- And I thought Monet only painted lilies.
- Paul Klee Still life with 4 apples
- One of my favourite artists.
- An animated still life
- Can you call an animated drawing a still life?
- René Magritte - The Son of Man
- This painting of a man standing in a suit and bowler hat with a green apple covering his face has influenced many creative endeavours.
Amazon's apples
Great Apple Stuff on CafePress
Still Life (Front only) Kids T-Shirt
Price: 17.99 
Five Apples Women's Plus Size V-Neck T-Shirt
Price: 34.99
3725 Dog T-Shirt
Price: 20.99
Apple Cocktails
Try out these apple cocktails and vote on your favourite. Trying them out is always best if you don't have to drive afterwards.
Apple Calvados
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spiced-apple-ca more...0 points
Apple Martini
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-an-apple- more...0 points
Apple Pie with a crust - yes, its a cocktail
http://www.lovecocktails.com/Cocktails/Short-drink more...0 points
Pomegranate Apple Cocktail
http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliving/recipe more...0 points
Labels for Apple Crates
Collectors' items
- Apple Museum
- A museum all about apples. My favourite room is the one with the apple crate labels.
- State Library of Tasmania
- This library has a collection of images of apple crate labels. So if you're ever in Tasmania...
- Label collection
- Some people are dedicated to the fruit crate labels. This is one such collection.
Get Apple Crate Labels on eBay
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Books About Tasmania on Amazon
The Rough Guide to Tasmania 1 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Tasmania (Regional Guide)
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Tasmania (Regional Guide)
Amazon Price: $21.59 (as of 07/12/2009)
Tasmania: The Bradt Travel Guide
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
The Devil in Tim: Penelope's Travels in Tasmania
Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 07/12/2009)
Travel to the Apple Isle
Hop on a plane, or boat to Hobart
Check out the Apple Isle by landing in Hobart. Hire a car and drive south to see the apple orchards, east to the beaches, west to the wild, windy coast, north to the wineries. Of course, I've simplified it as there's so much more to see.
Travel to the Big Apple - New York
New Links Plexo
SSB: Apples in Western European Lore
This is about some European myths about apples. Si more...0 points
The History of County Line Orchard
I came across this orchard which is in Hobart, Ind more...0 points
Welcome to the Orchard Lea Guest House
Orchard Lea Guest House, located in Woodbridge on more...0 points
The Orchard Trail - Apple Orchards Around the World
Orchard Trail is a guide to apple orchards around more...0 points
http://www.allaboutapples.com
This is a great directory on everything apples.0 points
Apple Poems
Inspired by apples, grade 2 children write poems % more...0 points
New Del.icio.us bookmarks
- Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Turnovers Recipe | Simply Recipes
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Ree Drummond
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Tofu
- Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Weeknight Recipe: Oatmeal-Brown Sugar Baked Apples
- eat me, delicious: Brown Sugar-Apple Cheesecake
- All About Apples -- Your online resource for Apple Varieties, Orchards, and Health
- apple pancakes | smitten kitchen
- The Bitten Word: Granny Ragland's Apple Stack Cake
Reader Feedback
Euryale wrote...
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Posted September 01, 2008
The Fine Designer wrote...
Hi
Nice apple stuff ! If you are still around you may be interest in my apple recipe which I have entitled Baked Apples Magritte with Speculoos - http://recipeideas.blogspot.com/2008/05/recipes-baked-apples-magritte.html
Posted May 11, 2008
RebeccaB wrote...
Waht an interesting lens. Well done. 5 Stars. Veggie Recipes
Posted September 17, 2007
Mike Hobart wrote
What a great collection of stuff! Glad to see that you're still spreading the good news about apples. My neighbour left me a bag of apples last week and it will be soon be time to harvest my own trees. I'll think of you when I bite into a juicy home-grown apple tonight....
Posted April 29, 2007
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