October is National Apple Month and the timing is perfection. Farmers markets and grocery stores are teeming with apple varietals, piled high in gleaming pyramids of green, yellow, and red. How important are apples to our produce economics? Consider this: In 1904, the celebration of the humble apple lasted but a week. The USApple Association is […]
October is National Apple Month and the timing is perfection. Farmers markets and grocery stores are teeming with apple varietals, piled high in gleaming pyramids of green, yellow, and red. How important are apples to our produce economics? Consider this: In 1904, the celebration of the humble apple lasted but a week. The USApple Association is […]
Oct. 21 is National Apple Day, and apples are absolutely amazing this time of year. Now is the time for warming desserts that showcase apples at the height of their season. Hungry yet? Try one of these tasty recipes where apple is the star. And don’t forget to check out our guide to apple picking so […]
Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather at one of the many nearby apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Round up the family and enjoy a fun day on the farm picking apples and pumpkins, trying delicious fall treats, and exploring all the activities each spot has to offer. Illinois Didier Pumpkin Farm 16678 W. Aptakisic […]
Rosh Hashanah is the two-day celebration of the Jewish New Year, and falls on Sept. 14 this year. It is the first of the High Holidays, and is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve. Holiday customs include sounding the shofar (a hollowed-out rams horn) and eating symbolic foods such as apples dipped […]
