Apples, Apples Everywhere!

So we took the children apple picking today with friends, to kick off the FALL holiday season. We went to Baughers Farm. They have the best apple orchards. The farmer takes the apple pickers on a tractor ride to the orchards where you are given a peck (really a bag) to pick and you are off on your own. It was nice- the serenity of the orchards (and the buzzing of the bees- yikes). The smell of the sweet apples is intoxicating. I absolutely LOVE the FALL season, not just for the colors, but for the treats. Last night I had my first attempt at homemade candied and caramel apples--- respectively. They were ohhh sooo goey and delicious. It takes me back to my childhood when my mother used to make homemade apple treats for me and my brother. Tonight I will attempt a homemade apple pie. Yes-- with some delicious vanilla ice cream on top. Wish me luck. I've never been much of a kitchen diva....Just a diva in general (well, for those of you  that know me-- just a diva against all things bugs, messy, dirt etc.) But I think this was a successful farm visit with friends. Till next time-- enjoy.

Luckily my children were not towed!  :-)

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