Fall in Upstate New York is effectively synonymous with apple season. On weekends you’ll find the local apple orchards packed full of people filling baskets with their freshly picked bounty and the local cider mill with lines a mile long waiting for fresh cider and donuts. We get really crazy about the change in seasons around here and apples definitely take center stage in fall. I love these chocolate dipped apples on a stick as really fun seasonal treat that doesn’t require hours of peeling, coring and rolling of dough. If you have kids, let them pick out and sprinkle on their own toppings! I like a mix of mini chocolate chips, granola, shaved coconut and almonds, but you can switch out the toppings for whatever your crew will most enjoy.
Apple picking
Here in the Northeast, apple picking is one of the ultimate fall pastimes. While apple season is dwindling now in early October, I still can’t get enough of the fresh apple cider and apple cider donuts you find everywhere this time of year. On a crisp fall morning there’s nothing I love more than heading …
As much as I love summer and frolicking around barefoot in sundresses, there’s something so invigorating about fall. Now that fall is officially here, I’m so excited for all of the requisite seasonal festivities! My idea for the perfect way to celebrate? Go for a drive and spend an afternoon soaking up the sights of …
A while back, I discovered the blog of Emmy Lu Design Studio, an inspired stationery company that puts a unique spin on DIY wedding invitations, holiday cards and more. Their team of talented designers has created a beautiful selection of invitations and stationery, all of which you can have customized with your event details. Then, …