Join us for a week-long AppleFest celebration at Cafe 300, where we’ll be spotlighting the versatility and deliciousness of apples in every dish. From savory apple-infused entrees to sweet apple desserts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss our Pop-Up Market on Wednesday, October 23rd, where you can stock up on local, fresh, delicious apples to take home.
Get into the apple-tizing mood with these fun facts:
- A World of Apples: There are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown worldwide, with 2,500 of those found right here in the United States.
- Healthy Snack: Apples are a nutritious choice, being fat, sodium, and cholesterol-free.
- Patience is a Virtue: It takes an apple tree 4-5 years before it starts producing fruit.
- Floral Connection: Apples belong to the same family as roses!
- Don’t Peel: The skin of an apple contains two-thirds of its fiber and a significant amount of antioxidants.
- Ancient Treat: Evidence suggests that humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 BC.
- A Month of Apples: National Apple Month, originally celebrated as Apple Week in 1904, was expanded to September-November in 1996.
Mark your calendars and join us for AppleFest at Cafe 300!