Adam's Apples For me, this blog has also been a journey of growing appreciation and knowledge of apples. That journey begins below, starting with my first post. You are welcome to follow along!"); document.getElementById('journeystart').classList.add('journeystart');} //]]> Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Competently managed, they both deliver peak eating in the spring. Lady Alice, at right, has saturated flavors with wonderful malt notes and a substantial crunch. GoldRush presents pear and banana along with a dash of citrus. The folks at Washington State University looked at it and saw stars: pinpoints in the night sky. They named the apple "Cosmic Crisp."