Apples in Your Own Backyard

What kind is your favorite? Empire? Macintosh? Cortland? Whatever your choice, there are tons of local apple orchards within a 15 minute drive of downtown for you to sink your teeth into.

A few weeks ago, I visited Beak and Skiff Apple Farms in Lafayette and was pleasantly surprised at all they had to offer. Not only apple picking - complete with riding a tractor out to the orchard and getting "let loose" to choose the perfect pieces for a pie, cake or just to nibble - but a full country store, apple tasting stations, games and horse rides for the kids -- and a winery!

Take advantage of this wonderful local resource we have here before the season is over. Not only is it fun, but you will be supporting local farmers -- and getting the freshest produce you could possibly have. And don't forget to try the pie!

http://www.beakandskiff.com/
http://www.nyapplecountry.com/pick.php?county=onondaga