It finally feels like fall.  There’s a subtle chill in the air, shorts and t-shirts have been traded in for pants and long-sleeves, and U-PICK signs are dotted alongside many of the farms throughout the small towns of Long Island.   This year, apple picking took on a different meaning for me.  In addition to creating a wonderful family activity and an effortless science lesson, I was also searching for those perfect ripe apples to help recreate some of Mom’s recipes from her collection.  I’ve definitely got food on the brain. Like any city folk … [Read more...]