I have lived in Canada for nearly 50 years which shows how much I love it and the people I have met here. However, the big disappointment in my immigration has been the lack of the Bramley Seedling apple which my mother put to excellent use in pies. Its appeal lies in it's very individual flavour to set it apart from the rest. The slices fall or soften in the baking, which many here regard as a fault. For me and my family it is a plus (personal preference). I did find some one year at a farmers' market but lost touch since. Due to its subdued sweetness, it is not a dessert fruit to be eaten untreated, but it keeps well. My parents used to rub each apple with Vaseline, wrap them in newspaper and store them in a dark, cool place where they lasted until late spring.

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