I’m not sure if Alden and Kato even know the phrase, but the two of them sure are doing their best to keep the doctor at an arm’s-length.
Or maybe not. I’m pretty sure the idea is that the apple in question should be eaten in its entirety, not merely gnawed at until rendered homely and inedible. While I am delighted that my children seem to enjoy eating fruit, I wish that either one of them demonstrated a shred of follow through.
Anyone interested in making applesauce or a cobbler is welcome to stop by and collect the unholy remains.
