Apple Picking

Hey, folks, it is that time of the year to go apple picking!!! Time to go to the apple orchards which are full of apples for picking. It is a good day to get a whiff of fresh air and at the same time enjoy the day as a family outing!!! Most orchards offer a variety of activities ranging from a wagon or hayride and tours!! Does this not bring memories when you went with the little ones in school for a whole day outing??? Boo...hoo... you are sooo sentimental!!! Here is a kleenex if you are going to cry!!!! Ha! Ha! Ha! Hush!!! You are sooo crazy!!!!

Where did the apple originate? Apples originated in the Middle East, area between Caspin and Black Sea more than 4000 years ago!!! Wow!!! That is really ancient!!!!! You bet!!! I am glad they discovered it because it is sooo yummy and very nutritious! Did you know that a medium apple has only about 80 calories. Yum! Yum!! Very healthy, indeed!

Apples are the easiest to pick since they are big. They also have dwarf trees that can be picked by young people!! Apples can be eaten fresh, canned, frozen and made into tasty and healthy dishes!!!

Does everyone know how to pick an apple? Of course! We have to make sure to pick firm, bruise- free apples. Try also to leave the stem on the apple, it helps them to store longer. The color can be yellow, dark green, pink, orange, bright red, dark red or a combination depending on the variety. I like Gala apples because it is crisp, firm and very good! I also like delicious apples. I leave Granny Smith's for cooking!! Hmmm... as if you really bake apple pies! Ha! Ha! Ha! You got me!! Sorry, I could not resist!! How about you, which variety do you like???

Besides apples, there are other vegetables, fruits, and homemade pies that you can buy. My favorite is the kettle cooked popcorn!!! Wow!!!! A sweet and salty popcorn snack! No wonder you like it!!! It has sugar and probably lots of it!!!! I do not care, it is soooo yummy!!!!!

What are you waiting for? Let us go apple picking!! Do not forget the apple cider and freshly made donuts!!!!! That is soooo delicious! You got me, I am going now to get some apples, apple cider and kettle corn!!! Yummy!!!!!

Posted by vs at 9/25/2010 8:26 AM | Add Comment