This week at the market

Now there are three.

Gingergold and Paula Red, both picked a little early, join Jersey Mac at this week's farmers market. ¶ 

Pristine, which was at peak last week, is done. ¶ 

Paula Red is one of the most Mac-like of the early apples. A redder Paula sport called Dandee Red eats the same.

The iconic McIntosh won't be here for another month. If you are missing it, give Paula a try.

Gingergold, light and crisp, is a welcome addition to the early summer lineup. Triply so in a year that offers just three choices in mid August.

These aren't at peak yet. I bought both anyway.

Where are they?

By this time in previous years we have seen William's Pride, Puritan, and even Gravenstein, among other varieties.

William's may simply have fallen out of favor, but I am worried that the austerity of choices today foretells a poor harvest generally.