by Susan | Sep 27, 2014 | Out and About in Maine
We enjoyed a shiny autumn afternoon strolling through Treworgy Orchard today. The kids explored the giant corn maze while Paul and I strolled through the pumpkin patch taking notes for next year. I want some of of these. And some of these. It looks like...
by Susan | Oct 4, 2013 | On the Farm
Our gnarled old apple tree yielded a bumper crop of apples this year. Unfortunately, this tree is so overgrown, that even with a ladder, Hannah and I collected just a few dozen apples; most were entirely too high to reach. Hannah protested as I balanced on the top...
by Susan | Sep 24, 2011 | Recipes
Since Maine Apple Sunday, I’ve tried three different apple crisp recipes and finally have one that I think is good enough to share. This is crispy and just a little tart – not too sweet. Our apples are from old, wild, overgrown trees. My guess is that they’re...
by Susan | Sep 11, 2011 | Out and About in Maine
There are a number of old apple trees on our property. Some trees are sparse and short and the deer eat most of the apples. Others are so big that we cannot reach the apples – even with ladders. None of the trees are in easy access locations. We have to wade...
