To write a blog about validation rules and apex classes would not be a terribly fun thing.  And I’d have to assume that reading it would be equally dull and boring.

As a result, this blog is being reformatted into a cooking blog with occasional snippets from my time in the office. After all, produce is a sector of manufacturing. My foray will of course be with regards to apples! Washington is the primary apple supplier of the United States after all. All apples references below are grown locally and can be purchased at your nearest market or grocer.

The Snack: Cinnamon Apple Slices

Suggested Apples: Red Delicious (personal favorite), Cripps Pink, Honeycrisp (catchall best apple).

Ingredients:

• 2 Diced or sliced apples.
• 1 Teaspoons cinnamon.
• 2 ½ Teaspoons light brown sugar (less for sweeter apples).

Preparation:

• Slice/dice the apples into desired bite-sized pieces, and place them into a large bowl.
• Combine cinnamon and brown sugar, and utilize a sieve if available.
• Slowly incorporate brown sugar cinnamon mix while tossing apples gently.
• Let sit in the freezer for 5 – 15 minutes for ideal temperature and texture.

This is an incredibly quick and easy-to-do recipe; I’m hesitant even to call it a recipe. The basis is a crispy and not sweet apple being broken down and tossed with seasonings for a quick treat. It is perfect for making snacks before work or sending the kids to school. The flavor primarily compliments snowy/rainy days but can easily be enjoyed anytime. This has been about as gentle an introduction to Washington cooking as possible. Stay tuned next week for a pan-seared coconut appetizer!

Damon Devani is a Champlain College in Vermont student, working with Impact Washington for the summer of 2017 as our Data Analytics Intern.  Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and film. He’s looking forward to exploring the area and getting to know the business over the next month.