Apple Orchard '07

Feels like it's been a while since I lasted posted, so here's a few shots of our trip to Blake's Apple Orchard this weekend.

Lauri gets pretty excited at the first sign of cooler weather to head up to the apple orchard's. And not just any orchard will do here, it's got to be the "real" apple orchard where you pick your own apples. I like to give her a hard time about that becuase I think we pass at least 2 other orchards on the way to the "real" one. Even though I wouldn 't want to go the one's where you can't pick your own apples either, but shhhhh don't tell her that...

One of the best parts of the Apple Orchard to me, is the doughnuts and Cider. Who could turn down one of those Cinammon + Sugar covered pieces of heaven? Not me.
The other thing we love about Blake's, is the Sweet Corn. You can buy it ready, just waiting to be buttered and topped off with a little salt and pepper. This always reminds me of the roadside corn shack my family used to stop at on our way home from my Grandparents old farm in Leamington, Ontario.
Lauri enjoying the first doughnut of the season, not to mention the Baby's first doughnut EVER!
Lauri spotted a bunch of good looking apples, but they were just a little out of her reach. So she made me put the camera and bag of apples down, and go get them.
Hopefully there'll be many more trips to the various Cider Mill's in the area this season. And if you haven't gone yet, what are you waiting for? Get on out there and support your local farmers. And don't be shy to stop at the roadside farmer's stands selling their freshest produce. You'll be amazed at how much better fresh - local produce tastes! Click HERE for a link to michigan's list of "Pick your own" farm's.