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...]