Apples

[Patty Smyth]

Took a little family trip out to apple picking country about 20 minutes outside of Montreal at Mont St. Gregoire today. There is a beautiful orchard at the base of the mountain called Verger de la Montagne(450)460-2858 and they are open all winter if you want to call them and order apples. It's a family run business which we like to support since local farmers have such a tough time in this competitive market. We already picked about a month ago but my dad wanted some more of his favorites which are called Spencer. So got 80 lbs of Spencers for $50 (62 cents /lb) and we had the privilage of trying out a new variety which doesn't even have a name yet although Kiera dubbed them Juicy Juice because they really are juicy and crispy and have a sweet flavour with a hint of grape/passion fruit in them. So the yellow "juicy Juice" ones were 10lbs for $7.

[saddlebag]

so whatcha makin???

[AmberLab]

I see lots of apple crisp in your future!

[Patty Smyth]

so whatcha makin???

Actually these ones will be all for eating and the others we got in early October will be for making stuff if I ever get around to it. lol I like to make apple crisps though and pies of course.

I was going to post a pic. of apple pie with cheese but came across this!!! OMG combines all my favorite things apples cheese and bread! Shoot me now.

[ccmp1974]

Great deal!! One request: Don't make this for me!!LOL!! Since I am allergic to both apples and cheese it could be ugly!!!

Actually these ones will be all for eating and the others we got in early October will be for making stuff if I ever get around to it. lol I like to make apple crisps though and pies of course.

I was going to post a pic. of apple pie with cheese but came across this!!! OMG combines all my favorite things apples cheese and bread! Shoot me now.

[hollyquaiscer]

They look sooooo good. Nothing taste better tham fresh apples right from the tree. What a fabulous price too. It's nice that there are still places around that you can take your family for an outing like that, as those kinds of outings are getting fewer and fewer every year it seems. WTG!

[ssbean]

Sounds like so much fun! Love apple crisp. Enjoy your apples.

[Shwa Girl]

Apples picked right from the tree sounds great.
Love this time of year.

[sweetmomma]

The unamed variety sounds tasty.

[2010ontest]

I like apple too...

My favorite is empire and this is a good one for long terme storage

[takasuite]

waiting for Patty to make apple pie

[marseille-2007]

I have had them too and love these. Sweat enought to eat and cook with. It is ferm enought to keep it's shape once cooked too. So great to use them for making baluchon's. HUmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[Patty Smyth]

I like apple too...

My favorite is empire and this is a good one for long terme storage

She said they will have Empire in storage all year, they had a good crop.

waiting for Patty to make apple pie

Sending out your invitation soon......