We visited an orchard in Vermont. There were so many different varieties of apples. The intense dark plum skin on some really drew my attention. I had never seen apples quite that dark. Inside the flesh was white with streaks of pink. Absolutely gorgeous. We loaded a box with apples and plums that we brought back home with us. Needless to say, I cooked a lot with apples that week. One of my favorites, this savory red kuri squash, apple and quinoa crumble with goat cheese, sage and parsley.
Aran Goyoaga is a culinary-school graduate and a full-time food writer, stylist, and photographer. Her award-winning blog, Canelle et Vanille, receives millions of visits a year. Born and raised in the Basque region of Spain, she now lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her husband and two children.