We had such a great experience last year that we returned to Marker-Miller Orchards in Winchester, VA. While it was unseasonably hot to be apple picking (86 degrees!!), the orchard had tons of apples ready to pick and it was not overly crowded. We arranged to go with our good friends who we go with each year and have our strategy mapped out perfectly. Apple picking and then ice cream! I am realizing that my kids don't lack opportunities for ice cream. We seem to work it in most everything we do.
Jeff believes that the amount of time spent at our destination should be at least equal to if not longer than the amount of time it takes to get there and back in the car. Unfortunately Apple Picking in Winchester (a 1 hour, 20 minute drive each way) does not fall into the equation of a worthy outing. However, the apples are yummy and its a fun thing to do with the family. And did I mention that ice cream is involved? So without questioning the amount of time sitting in the car, we do this and we enjoy it.
I think we've officially added buying apple cider cinnamon donuts as part of our apple picking outing. A dozen of these way-too-yummy-to-stop-at-only-eating-one of the donuts found their way into our car as we headed home. Just 24 hours later and we only have 4 left. And, no, I can't even eat them.
I've been busy and already made 2 loaves of Apple Cinnamon Bread with the apples we brought back. Yum! And we've put smiles on our neighbors faces and gave them some apples too. Apples for everyone!
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| Quality control - it passed! |
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| 3 people stopped Samantha and told her they liked her shirt. :) |
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| Our apple picking crew |
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