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Apple Picking in New Jersey

apples at Lee Turkey Farm
Last Sunday we went apple picking at Lee Turkey Farm in East Windsor, New Jersey. The previous September we picked apples at Terhune Orchards near Princeton.

chickens at Von Thun Farm
Our first stop was Von Thun Farm in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey; however, they did not feature apple picking until the next Sunday. So we proceeded unto Lee Turkey Farm, which also has a corn maze and pick your own corn. My daughter and her friends enjoyed watching the chickens for a while.

corn maze
No real reds in this photo, but I loved the rushed look of my daughter running through the corn maze at Lee Turkey Farm.

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Kim, USA says

Apple picking is fun. Love your photos!

RT

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Ralph says

Well, I'd say that chicken combs and apples represent the color red quite well!
There is something so good about seeing an apple on the tree - no was nor irradiation to keep a perfect color, just an apple at the peak of ripeness. These autumnal activities are perfect for the season!

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Ilana-Davita says

Great photos! Where do you find the time?

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leoraw says

The time to blog or to take photos? Taking photos is just part of the trip. I basically wrote four blog posts yesterday morning. I saved the "best" for last (tomorrow).

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Ilana-Davita says

The time to blog! I meant to post a recipe but have not had time to translate it from Swedish into English. I made a nice dish with Swiss chard last night. This might be a good idea for Sukkot.

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leoraw says

I came up with another idea for an apple beet salad last night - but then I burnt the apples and realized I should concentrate on the real cooking, not the blogging. The apples tasted good even if they were toasty, and they didn't go into the salad. The salad was delicious without the apples.

"translate it from Swedish into English" - such a funny problem! Seems like one my niece would have, except in her case, it would be Norwegian.

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Liz says

Beautiful captures!

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Fotografaire says

Great shots, tones and contrasts.

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Laura says

I love Lee's Turkey Farm! And Terhune. This year we only went to Giamarese in East Brunswick. I already made applesauce and apple pie with the results of that trip and I still have piles of apples (I was too busy talking to a friend to notice how much was being picked).

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leoraw says

That's what my husband says - you blink, and suddenly the girls have picked tons of apples! But I do plan to make a pie, maybe even with a coconut oil/applesauce crust. Maybe 3 pies.

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dianne says

I love the photo of your daughter rushing thru the maze too :)
it's wonderful that children can enjoy any and all experiences

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eileen says

Delicious looking apples, and I love the chickens. I think they are cute. Have a great night and happy Ruby Tuesday!

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Birgitta says

One white hen among the brownies :) She has to be strong! The apples look so good :)

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Carol says

Excellent photos ~thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) Happy RT ^_^

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EG Wow says

Looks to me like you ad a lovely day in the country!

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Meikah Delid says

Picking apples is an experience I haven't had yet, and one day, I hope to do it. :) Oh, it must be a joy to taste freshly picked apples!

Happy RT, here's my entry: http://brandsforgrabs.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruby-tuesday-spot-ruby-color-on-my.html

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Carver says

Great shots from the farm. The apples on the tree are so appealing and I love the hens or are they turkeys. I should be able to tell but it's hard in a packed together group like that.

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Jill says

those apples look yummy! looks like your kiddo is having a blast, too!

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