Showing posts with label apple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apple. Show all posts

Friday, September 28, 2012

Pre-School Field Trip {Apple Orchard}

It was a beautiful Autumn day to go out to the apple orchard.  We had a wonderful time with the Little Dude's class as we learned all about how apples grow (and yummy cider).

Sadly this year Michigan lost about 90% of the apple crop this year.

{Interesting Fact: Michigan is the third largest producer of apples in the United States}

With the loss of the apple crop it makes all things apple much more expensive.  It also makes finding an orchard to do a class field trip to learn how apples grow really difficult.  Little Dude's teacher persevered and she found Kreps Apple Barn, this adorable little (well 1200 trees) family owned orchard.

There was:
Cider and doughnuts {that I was too busy eating and drinking to take a pic, but they were delicious}
A story about Johnny Appleseed and pictures to color.


 A fantastic straw play area, with a slide and everything.  While these pics make it look like Liam was alone, there were 25+ of his classmates on the field trip too.




And a hayride - with some really interesting facts - to pick apples.



Hey there, I'm linking up with Jeannett over at Life Rearranged for InstaFriday



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Thursday, October 13, 2011

85 Apple Recipes

A few weeks ago we went apple picking.  Lots of fun.  Lots of apples.  Here are a few recipes that I gathered together to use up all those apples.  Now, I have not tried all 85, but I sure want to. 

Salads
Waldorf Salad

 Apple Broccoli Salad Source: fakefoodfree.com via Lianne on Pinterest
Carmel Apple Salad 
Cheddar, Apple and Walnut Salad
Autumn Apple and Grape Medley 
Celery and Apple Salad 
Beet and Apple Salad
Zucchini Apple Salad
Spinach Apple Salad
Quinoa & Apple Salad with Curry Dressing
Crunchy Apple and Cabbage Salad
Apple Barley Salad
Carrot Apple Salad
Apple Salad
Cashew and Apple Salad
Apple Chips

Spreads, Sauces and Drinks
Crock Pot Apple Butter
Apple Cider in an Apple

Applesauce 
Brown Sugar Apple Simple Syrup
Bacon, Fennel and Apple Chutney
Canned Apples
Applesauce Fruit Blends
Plumb Apple Butter
Maple-Brandy Apple Butter
Spiced Apple Butter
Caramelized Onion & Apple Cream Cheese Spread
Apple Cheese Spread
Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip
Toffee Apple Dip

Savory
Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins

Barbecued Pork and Apple Kebobs
Apple Onion Tart
Apple Braised Turkey Thighs
Sage, Sausage and Apple Dressing 
Chicken 'n Apple Salad
Caramelized Apple, Onion, Cheddar and Blue Cheese Tart 

Apple Leek Pork Tenderloin Source: eatingwell.com via Holly on Pinterest
Apple Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Hungarian Apple Soup 
Apple and Sage Roasted Chicken 
Chicken and Apple Curry
Apple Cheddar Chicken
Apple Chicken Chili
Turkey Apple Sausage
Chicken Cheddar and Apple Sliders
Chicken Apple Hash 
Maple Apple Chicken 
Pork and Apple Burgers
Apple Pork Chops
Roast Pork with Apple Mustard Glaze
Apple Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast

Sweet
Apple Cake 
Apple Spice Cake
Swirly Baked Apples
Carmel Apple Steamed Pudding
Candy Apples
Caramelized Apple Crepes
Apple Brown Betty
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Apple Pie [caramel]  Apple
French Apple Tart
Apple Apple Pie  Source: larissameek.com via Holly on Pinterest
Apple Fried Pies
Taffy Apple Salad 
Pear and Apple Crisp  
Apple Bread Pudding
Apple Rings
Caramel Apple Crisp
Caramel Apple Cookies
Apple Nachos
Apple Turnovers
Spiced Apple and Pear Shortcakes
Bite Sized Apple Pies
Apple Braid
Pannekoeken
Apple Fritters
Apple Strudel
Apple Butter Apple Pie
Dutch Apple Pie
Apple Cup Pies
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Crock Pot Baked Apples
Peanut Butter Apple Bars
Apple Pecan Cheesecake