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  • How a Chester farm pro says to spot bad apples

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• Never Buy Apples if You See This Red Flag (simplyrecipes.com) — A Chester farm expert shares how to spot bad apples before you buy, stressing that soft, sunken spots signal mealy or damaged fruit. Her tips on firmness, storage, and acceptable imperfections can help Chester shoppers get better value at local farm stands and markets throughout apple season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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