October 19, 2025: The Glam Grind

You’ll never look at this the same again.

The Honeycrisp, America’s favorite apple.

For growers, the superstar produce is a nightmare. It’s finicky to harvest, and one farmer called it an “absolute diva.”

Imagine an apple demanding to wear sequins while living in bubble wrap. Yes, a fruit with serious red-carpet energy.

The delicate skins bruise easily with just a side eye. The trees are fussy and throw tantrums. Even storage brings headaches.

That’s why drama this intense comes with a premium price tag.

But consumers don’t seem to mind. The amazing taste wins over fans as farmers get new gray hairs.

What’s the bite-sized lesson? Great results sprout from boring discipline. Big expectations need tried-and-true processes.

Glam always requires a grind.

Now go enjoy that high-maintenance crunch. Ah… fabulous, darling.

Brian Forrester