Harvest Time, Fun Time

This is the time of year to take the little foodies apple and pumpkin picking. It’s time to teach them that some foods doesn’t originally come from grocery stores but from plants. It’s also time to show them the goodness of a handpicked harvest and how delicious fresh picked fruit can be.

Most states along the East Coast right now are ripe with all sorts of bounties. New Jersey ,New York and Pennsylvania all have their trees heavy with Macs and Golden Delicious. New England is also ready for apple season as well with dozens of farms now opening their orchards to locals and visitors. Also California and Michigan farms are now open to apple picking too. Most advertise with coupons in local papers so keep your eyes peeled for some great offers. Some farms also have rip grape vines right now so you could do some late season picking for them as well. Of course all farms have pumpkins. Remember to save the seeds for some serious healthy snacking later on.

Farms also have other fresh made products as well. Stock up on some apple butter as well as cider. This is also the time to treat the little ones to homemade cookies and hand dipped caramel and candied apples too. Farms also have great vegetables from leftover harvests so take advantage of any late blooming tomatoes or corn as well. This last two depend on where you live.

Now is the time to get out there and enjoy every aspect of fall. This is the season to relish all the facets of Mother Nature from the fresh , chill air, to the tangy taste of just picked apples . Enjoy this harvest time.