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Apple Picking

September 15th, 2013 at 09:07 pm



Yesterday morning we had an outing to a local, organic farm. We picked apples there last year and now, again, this year. They also have berries, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins and flowers available to pick.



The apples were $2/lb.
My mom paid for the "farm share membership" and the apples, so this trip didn't cost me anything except the fuel to drive out. She is going to use the apples for applesauce, apple butter and pie filling. She left us with a dozen for eating. It's about 25 minutes from home and we can go out for more in the coming weeks (we can use her membership). Just the drive out and the walking around the farm makes for a nice, frugal family outing. You can munch on apples or berries while you stroll - free "tasting" is encouraged - or bring a picnic lunch out with you and stay a bit longer.

We had hot apple crisp with ice cream last night and I commented that the apples we were eating had been on a tree that morning. I love eating food that way. And I love teaching my family how great it is to eat food that is fresh.



I am so grateful to live in such a beautiful, bountiful area. We are so blessed here.

4 Responses to “Apple Picking”

  1. PNW Mom Says:
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    Sounds like a fun day! And your son is a cutie!

  2. rob62521 Says:
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    What a wonderful day you enjoyed. Your son is adorable. You are good to teach your family where food comes from. So many of the students at my school are unaware of where food originates other than it magically is in the store. Enjoy your bounty!

  3. Wino Says:
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    This reminds me of strawberry picking as a kid.

  4. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    What a nice way to spend time with family!

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