Before we turn into all things pumpkin for October, we have to give apples their spotlight. Many people are starting to take advantage of the fall harvest, venturing to the apple orchards for apple picking. However, what should we do with all those bushels of apples? We can't let them go to waste because, there are at least 34 science-backed health benefits of apples. Make Apple Butter! This recipe for homemade apple butter only requires a slow cooker. It'll yield enough butter to freeze for months and has been a family favorite for … [Read more...]
Apple Butter
September 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I always loved going apple picking with my kids when they were toddlers. It was a fall activity we wouldn't miss once the bathing suits were packed away and the routine of school finally kicked in. However, now that my kids are older, our weekends are jam-packed with sports and other social activities. Sadly, for me, apply picking and pumpkin picking have moved away from the trees at the orchards and have moved to the farm stands dotting the New York City streets. But, I'm always happy when I get freshly-picked apples direct from the … [Read more...]
Stuffed Acorn Squash
October 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
We've got tons of pumpkins and gourds from the fall festivals we hit last weekend. I find this time of year I get so excited to pick apples and pumpkins that's while I'm in the moment, at the farm stands or roaming through the orchards, it's fun. Then, when I'm back at home, staring down the pumpkins and dozens of apples that definitely won't get eaten (and subsequently take up too much room in my apartment kitchen) , I begin to stress. Same goes for all of the beautiful fall vegetables that adorn all of the grocery stands along the … [Read more...]
