Fall Treats

There's nothing that says fall like the smell of fresh fried doughnuts or the vibrant glaze of a jellied apple. This is the season when farms bring out all sorts of goodies (and not just pumpkins and Indian corn. Take advantage of what's out there.

During this season enjoy what your farms have. Some will be getting cheddar wheels in from Vermont and Wisconsin . Treat yourself and your family to a nice wedge. This is the perfect cheese for grilled cheese as well as just plain on toasted French. Another farm treat is honey which is good in tea but also excellent for baking. Some stands have their own bake shops that are known for not only doughnuts but apple crumb cakes, pies , and large cookies. Also take advantage of the homemade fudge brownies they'll have as well as the breads.

Candies play a big part in farm merchandise. A few will have divinity fudge as well as the old fashioned cocoa walnut. Be on the lookout for maple candies too (as well as fresh maple syrup). The big draw (besides the pumpkin picking) are the candy and caramel apples. These are usually fresh made with apples from the farm's orchards. By some for now and then some for later. Of course there will be fresh fruits such as apples and pears. get your baskets of them for some fall desserts.

This autumn, take a stop at your local farms. There are so many good foods waiting for you. You can have your choice form homemade pies, to candy apples to cookies to doughnuts,