A day in the life of Apple Picking & recipes you're sure to want to try!

Tis the season of all things fall.

This is by far my favorite time of the year.  The days are not too hot not too cold...just right.

With windows open, in with a whisper comes a nice wrestling of leaves that brings a smell all too familiar, crisp fall mornings.  

Our family loves to take trips out to the local You Pick Em farms for a little apple picking!!  

While eating our weight in apples as we pick apples with care.   

The farm is in full swing with families enjoying quality time together!

The apple trees are filled full of yummy goodness...

The farm is beautifully lined with mums....   

bustling with kids petting the goats 

and, donkeys...

eyeing pumpkins in the pumpkin patch to bring home.

Running through the corn maze, finding our way through to the end....still holding onto yet another apple to consume!

Our final pick of the day is the grape... Oh the grapes.  As we walked towards the vines, the air was filled with a smell of grape juice.  So sweet smelling.

By far it was one of our best days as a family.  My girls ran, laughed, and ate junk!

Oh those apple cider donuts will get ya every.single.time!

What better way to spend a Saturday.

The farm we visited was Dubois Farms in Highland, NY.  We've been there many times, and always walk away with a great experience.  Our family highly recommends Dubois Farms!!

You can visit their website here for more details.

What do with all the apples we picked!?!

Here are some fine recipes I will be trying out very soon.  Coming from some of my friends of another blog...

I present to you the following recipes -

Caramel Apple Pops and Candy Apple Pies by Pams Party & Practical Tips

This Simple Homes Caramel Apple Dip

For What It's Worth - fresh apple upside down coffee cake with Nutella

Apple Basil Chicken Panini by This and That

Apple Gorgonzola Salad by This and That

Apple Oatmeal Crisp from Kristina Grum

And, one of my all time go to favorite apple recipe is....

 The Pioneer Woman's Apple Dumpling

I make these easy & simple apple dumplings for friends, family, teachers, and if I want to just brighten up someone's day!!  They are a hit & everyone loves them.  If you like anything apple, this is a must try for sure.

I know each of those recipes above will be making it's way in my kitchen so very soon!!   

I hope you had a fantastic weekend!

With much love, peace & happiness.