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Coconut Custard pie that in all likelihood will not be around tomorrow.
Another weakness of mine at this time of year is apple cider doughnuts. It is rare that I can find any that are truly delicious. The orchard makes these in such a way as to infuse the flavors of fall into every bite. Even the texture is special. This is not your typical cakey doughnut that may be purchased anywhere. This one had a chewiness that brings the apple harvest experience to life and demands that you eat another. They sell these doughnuts singly, by the half-dozen or by the dozen. The single selection makes little sense as no normal human can possibly eat one and not crave another one. All my five senses told me to buy a dozen. The problem with that is I would eat the entire dozen.
I did the sensible thing and bought a half-dozen. I do have a devious mind, though. I knew that I had to distract Liz from eating more than one of my doughnuts. She has a secret addiction to peanut butter cups. Right there on the shelf was a giant peanut butter cup made by CB Stuffer who special- izes in “Chocolate with ... stuff!” I snuck this along with a pumpkin whoopie pie in at checkout. When we got home, I placed both onto her placemat and promptly hid my doughnuts. She was so thrilled that she never even asked about the doughnuts. Small victories are a joy.
I did actually make some healthy choices while at the orchard. After all, they grow apples in the apple orchard. How could I not purchase some of their fresh local harvest? I watched as one of the market team sorted and displayed their freshly
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picked apples. Each apple was as perfect as the next. Most of the varieties are familiar to you. Granny Smith with that super crisp bite and tangy flavor
is great for dipping in honey or for all sorts of baking projects. Pink Lady is a genteel apple that is considered to be a fine dessert apple. I also selected an apple that is exclusive to Milburn Orchards. This apple called Sweet Zoe has a sweet flavor with just enough tanginess to make it interesting. It has a nice crisp bite and is perfect for eating on a brisk fall day. The Stayman-Winesap apple makes the best apple strudel and apple crisp. A favorite of mine is their Mutsu/Crispin apple. This apple is an all-purpose apple that grows large with a sweet/tart flavor. This variety has a short growing season which peaks in October each year. What makes all these apples special is that they are grown right there in Elkton on this family-owned orchard. This is a perfect example of farm to table quality and freshness.
Liz and I enjoyed our day. We shared the fresh air and the pleasure of being with people that care and appreciate our business. These are farmers. Cultivators of the land and the harvest. They are proud of what they produce and it clearly shows. We had a great time choosing items that we will share with the family. (Maybe not those dough- nuts, but most of the other goodies.) If you need a break from the day-to-day routine, take a ride and visit a first-class family owned place like Milburn Orchards in Elkton. You’ll be happy you did. IAH
Millburn offers a variety of locally grown apples.
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